Fancy Pimento Cheese

4.8
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I had the best pimento cheese at a resort in North Carolina and replicated it in my kitchen. Tastes great with flatbread crackers, topped with chow chow and a slice of pickled okra! Try it!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 quart

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup minced fresh chives

  • ½ cup minced roasted red pepper

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Using the smallest holes of a box grater, grate half the Cheddar cheese. Grate the remaining Cheddar cheese on the next larger size holes.

  2. Stir together the Cheddar cheese, chives, roasted red pepper, cream cheese, pickle juice, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
20g Fat
1g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 264mg 20%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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