Homemade Pimento Cheese (without cream cheese)
Homemade pimento cheese doesn't have to come out of a plastic tub from the grocery store. Learn how quick and simple it is to make!
Servings 6 people
Calories 209kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese shred your own
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise like Duke's or Hellmann's
- 8 ounces pimentos drained and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium until the cheese softens up a bit and the pimentos mash in--about 3 minutes.
- You can also blend this mixture by hand with a mixer or stir it vigorously with a wooden spoon.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 96mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Vitamin C: 32.1mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 0.9mg