Description
A creamy, tangy Southern spread made with sharp cheddar, pimentos, and a blend of seasonings. Perfect as a dip, sandwich filling, or burger topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos, drained
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the cheddar cheese and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise and diced pimentos to the bowl.
- If using, mix in softened cream cheese for a richer texture.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
- Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use smoked cheddar or pepper jack for added flavor.
- Add finely chopped jalapeños or green onions for extra zest.
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Stir in crumbled bacon for a smoky twist.
- Make it vegan using dairy-free cheese and vegan mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg