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Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe

This Southern Pimento Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor from sharp cheddar, pimentos, and caramelized green onions. Perfect for crackers, sandwiches, burgers, and entertaining.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • cheese grater
  • food processor
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4-5 green onions
  • avocado oil
  • 12 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz pimentos, drained
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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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