Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
This jalapeno pimento cheese is creamy, flavorful, and ready in about 10 minutes. It’s a Southern-style dip or spread with heat you can customize for sliders, snack boards, and game day.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded (about 8 oz)
- 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos drained well
- 1 to 2 fresh jalapeños finely diced, ribs and seeds to taste
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar, pimentos, jalapeños, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes, then stir and serve.
Notes
- I highly recommend shredding your own cheese vs. using pre shredded cheese for the smoothest texture and better flavor.
- If using pickled jalapenos, start with ¼ to ⅓ cup chopped, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons brine to taste.
- Swap half the mayo for plain Greek yogurt for more protein and a light tang.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days and stir before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended because the dairy can separate.
- For parties and tailgates, keep it chilled and limit room-temperature time to under two hours total.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 463IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 0.1mg
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