Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Recipe
Homemade spicy jalapeno pimento cheese for a sandwich spreads, dips, or appetizers.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz half of an 8oz block sharp cheddar cheese (room temperature), freshly grated.
- 4 oz half of an 8oz block extra sharp white cheddar (room temperature), freshly grated.
- Do not use pre-shredded cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 4 oz jar of diced pimentos drained
- Approx. 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Use enough to get the consistency you like.
- 1 jalapeño pepper. De-seeded and diced
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste. It does not take much to season this recipe. Do not overdo it
- Optional 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or to taste to add an extra kick
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Use enough to get the consistency you like and blend.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a thicker consistency.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
To make this recipe into a dip, see the Spicy Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Dip recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 91mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 283mgIron: 1mg
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