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Homemade "low country" Pimento Cheese with two cheeses and a bit of pop!

Pimento Cheese

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If you like pimento cheese and have never made it from scratch, try it at least once. It’s really delicious. Creamy, fresh, flavorful…
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 472.71 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise, or avocado mayo
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, hot or mild
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup brined cherry peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 4-ounce jar diced pimento peppers, drained well
  • 4 ounces (1 cup) yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces (1 cup) extra-sharp, white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • fine sea salt, to taste (you may not need any)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

For serving:

  • Butter crackers, such as "Club Crackers" or your favorite cracker
  • Bell pepper slices
  • Celery Sticks
  • Other favorite crackers
  • Sliced bread for "grilled pimento cheese sandwich"

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Dijon, paprika, white pepper, cherry peppers and pimentos.
  • Add the cheeses and stir gently to combine.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. I found that I did not need to add any additional salt.
  • Sprinkle with the chives. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to marry, or serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to a week.

Notes

I didn’t need to add any additional salt.  The cheeses, peppers, and mayo all have an element of salt, so with the brands and amounts I used, the results were just right to my tastes.  Taste your pimento cheese after all your ingredients are combined to decide before adding salt.
Using a food processor with a shredding blade is very helpful here, but a hand-held cheese grater works fine, too.
History was paraphrased from Southern Living’s website.
Nutrition chart does not include any items from "For serving" list. 
Avocado mayonnaise does not (generally) contain seed oils. That’s why I made the suggestion as an option to regular mayonnaise. There is a difference in flavor, so taste before adding to the mixture.
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
 
Nutrition Facts
Pimento Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
472.71
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
43.07
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
 
18.54
g
116
%
Trans Fat
 
0.67
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9.39
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10.88
g
Cholesterol
 
84.77
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
889.11
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
157.09
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.84
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.53
g
2
%
Sugar
 
3.82
g
4
%
Protein
 
15.73
g
31
%
Vitamin A
 
549
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
12.25
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
451.47
mg
45
%
Iron
 
0.76
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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