Mother's Everyday Pimento Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Mother's Everyday Pimento Cheese
300 min.
3
981kcal

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Discover the delightful and creamy world of Mother's Everyday Pimento Cheese, a classic condiment that brings a burst of flavor to any gathering. This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also offers an irresistible blend of sharp Cheddar cheeses, combined to create a heavenly spread that will have your taste buds dancing.

With its roots deeply embedded in Southern cuisine, pimento cheese has become a beloved staple on picnic tables and party platters across the country. Our version marries the robust flavors of extra-sharp aged New York and Vermont white Cheddar—bringing both character and creaminess to the table. Enhanced with the zesty kick of cayenne pepper and the luscious richness of mayonnaise, this spread is perfect as an appetizer or as a filling in finger sandwiches. Serve it with crunchy crackers or slather it on your favorite bread for a truly satisfying treat.

What sets this recipe apart is not just the mouthwatering taste but also the ease of preparation. With just a few simple steps, you’ll create a show-stopping dish that keeps well in the fridge for up to four days, allowing you to enjoy its flavors long after the initial preparation. Chill it for at least two hours to let those flavors meld beautifully. Join us in savoring the comfort of homemade pimento cheese—whether for a casual gathering or an elegant event, it's sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • servings ground pepper to taste
  • 0.5 lb cheddar cheese extra-sharp (orange)
  • 0.5 lb cheddar cheese white extra-sharp
  • 0.7 cup mayonnaise 
  • oz pimientos drained finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Finely grate cheeses into a large bowl. Stir in pimentos, black pepper, cayenne, and salt to taste with a fork. Then stir in mayonnaise, mashing mixture with fork until relatively smooth. (It should be flecked with small pieces of pimento.)
  2. Scrape spread into a crock or jar and chill, covered, at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  3. Serve pimento cheese with crackers or use as a filling for finger sandwiches.
  4. Pimento cheese keeps, tightly covered and chilled, 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories981kcal
Protein14.92%
Fat81.26%
Carbs3.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71
Glycemic Load
2.54
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.831739093946%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:981.09kcal
49.05%
Fat:89.24g
137.3%
Saturated Fat:34.96g
218.5%
Carbohydrates:9.45g
3.15%
Net Carbohydrates:7.3g
2.65%
Sugar:3.19g
3.54%
Cholesterol:172.1mg
57.37%
Sodium:1316.83mg
57.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.87g
73.75%
Calcium:1082.02mg
108.2%
Vitamin K:93.67µg
89.21%
Vitamin C:70.32mg
85.24%
Vitamin A:4137.63IU
82.75%
Phosphorus:723.22mg
72.32%
Selenium:44.26µg
63.23%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.74%
Zinc:5.83mg
38.86%
Vitamin B12:1.66µg
27.71%
Vitamin E:3.92mg
26.15%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.61%
Magnesium:49.56mg
12.39%
Iron:1.9mg
10.54%
Folate:41.05µg
10.26%
Fiber:2.15g
8.6%
Potassium:298.75mg
8.54%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.1%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.21%
Vitamin D:1.01µg
6.71%
Copper:0.11mg
5.55%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.64%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.77%
Source:Epicurious