Kickin’ Pimento Cheese Spread

Classic pimento cheese with creamy texture and a little extra kick. This is a great make-ahead dish. I love grilled pimento cheese sandwiches, and this one won’t disappoint. Also a great topping for grilled burgers. I add more cayenne when I want more kick.

Original recipe makes 20 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced pimentos
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    10 mins

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in Cheddar cheese, pimentos, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 92 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Fat: 8.6 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Sodium: 104 mg