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Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

A Southern Homemade Pimento Cheese Sandwich Spread recipe made with thick, creamy shreds of fresh Cheddar, diced pimentos, and a well-seasoned mix of cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and spices.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Servings: 6
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos
  • 6 ounces room temperature cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Generous ¼ teaspoon of Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese separated

Instructions

  • Drain the diced pimento peppers and set them aside. Add the room temperature cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder to a large mixing bowl and use a handheld mixer on medium-high speed to combine.
  • Fold the Cheddar and pimentos into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Once the Cheddar is evenly distributed, serve right away or keep refrigerated for up to five days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg