Best Pimento Cheese Without Cream Cheese Recipes

PIMENTO CHEESE RECIPE

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Just 3 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep for this classic Southern pimento cheese recipe!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, not drained
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place the cheese in a mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine diced pimentos (with their juice) and mayonnaise. Add to the cheese, toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve as a dip with fresh vegetables, spread on bread as a sandwich, or on top of crackers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 cup, Calories 228.5 kcal, Protein 8.1 g, Fat 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

PIMENTO CHEESE WITHOUT CREAM CHEESE

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I am crazy about pimento cheese and this is the best recipe that I have ever tried and it doesn't need cream cheese. My only stipulation is that Duke's® mayonnaise makes a delicious difference.

Provided by Charles

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups shredded aged sharp Cheddar cheese, at room temperature
½ cup jarred pimento peppers, drained and finely chopped
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's®)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Combine Cheddar cheese, pimento peppers, and green onions in a medium bowl.
Combine mayonnaise, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce in another bowl.
Stir mayonnaise mixture gently into the cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 126.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE

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This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

Provided by QUEENREYNEY

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 229 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD

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This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained
Assorted crackers and vegetables

Steps:

Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.