Party-Time Pimento Cheese
Makes 3 cups
Time 2 hr 15 min
Pimento cheese is a Southern staple, and it's easier to make than you might think. Serve it with crackers as part of an appetizer tray, or alongside hot biscuits for breakfast.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 8 ounces pimentos or roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Ground white pepper, to taste
Method
In a large bowl, combine cheese, red onion and pimentos.
In a smaller bowl, mix green onions and garlic with mayonnaise, then add to cheese mixture and blend thoroughly.
Add white pepper and stir well to combine thoroughly.
Chill a few hours before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 Tbsp, 90 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 4g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 8 ounces pimentos or roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Ground white pepper, to taste