Pimento Cheese
Quick and easy 10 minute appetizer to serve with crackers!
Servings: 20
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 12 ounces pimento peppers (1 jar)
- Dash hot sauce optional
- Optional Toppings: crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, toasted nuts,
- Serving Suggestions: Crackers for serving or make into a grilled sandwich.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and Gruyere cheese. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pimento peppers, and hot sauce to the cheese mixture. Then stir to combine.
- Add in any extras toppings or garnishes.
- Serve with crackers or make into sandwiches.
Notes
Storage: Keep it in an airtight container and, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to ten days.
Serving: Don’t leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours because it has mayonnaise. If the temperature is warm or hot, reduce that time.
Can you freeze it? No, I don’t recommend freezing pimento cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg