Pimiento Cheese with Bacon

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Pimiento Cheese with Bacon
45 min.
8
237kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free appetizer that's sure to impress your guests? Look no further than this mouth-watering Pimiento Cheese with Bacon recipe! Not only is it gluten-free, but it's also ready in just 45 minutes and serves 8 people. Each serving contains only 237 calories, making it a tasty and guilt-free option for your next gathering.

This versatile recipe can be served as a condiment, dip, or spread, providing flexibility in how you enjoy its rich flavors. The combination of cream cheese, light mayonnaise, Monterey Jack, sharp Cheddar, onion powder, sweet relish, and chopped pimientos, all mixed with crispy bacon, creates a heavenly taste experience. And the best part? It's incredibly simple to prepare using just a food processor and a bowl.

Serve it with your favorite bread, crackers, or chips, or spoon it into celery ribs for a fun and healthy twist. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a fancy dinner party, this Pimiento Cheese with Bacon recipe is sure to be a hit. So why wait? Give it a try and indulge in its delectable goodness today!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon crumbled crisp cooked
  • tablespoons cream cheese 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise light
  • cup monterrey jack cheese grated
  • teaspoon onion powder 
  • tablespoons relish sweet
  • oz pimientos drained chopped
  • cups sharp cheddar cheese grated

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a food processor pulse together cream cheese and Cheddar and Jack cheeses with mayonnaise and onion powder.
  2. Add pimentos and relish and pulse until blended but still chunky. Stir in bacon, transfer to a bowl, cover and chill at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
  3. Serve with bread, crackers or chips, or spoon into celery ribs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories237kcal
Protein20.35%
Fat73.18%
Carbs6.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.75
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.8795652078546%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.94kcal
11.85%
Fat:19.41g
29.86%
Saturated Fat:10.32g
64.49%
Carbohydrates:3.86g
1.29%
Net Carbohydrates:3.44g
1.25%
Sugar:1.17g
1.3%
Cholesterol:53.22mg
17.74%
Sodium:460.86mg
20.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.14g
24.29%
Calcium:315.13mg
31.51%
Phosphorus:221.71mg
22.17%
Selenium:12.94µg
18.49%
Vitamin C:14.84mg
17.99%
Vitamin A:878.04IU
17.56%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.8%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.16%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.94%
Vitamin K:6.4µg
6.09%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.79%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.01%
Magnesium:15.46mg
3.87%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.91%
Potassium:97.64mg
2.79%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.7%
Folate:10.6µg
2.65%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.4%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.8%
Copper:0.03mg
1.69%
Fiber:0.42g
1.68%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.17%
Source:My Recipes