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Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe

Sharp, creamy Southern pimento cheese spread made with real cheddar and caramelized green onions. Easy and perfect for sandwiches or crackers!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet on medium-high heat, sauté the green onions in a little bit of avocado oil until they develop a deep, golden brown color. Remove them from the heat, let cool, and dice. Throw these into a food processor.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl of the food processor except for 4 ounces of the shredded cheese.
  • Pulse until you achieve your desired consistency. Fold in the remaining cheese.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1373IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 1mg
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