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–+ servings

Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Box Grater or Food Processor
  • 1 Medium Bowl

Ingredients  

  • 4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 2 ounces pimentos, diced (or diced red peppers)
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños, diced

Instructions 

  • Using a box grater (or food processor), grate the cheddar cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
  • To the mayonnaise, add the whipped cream cheese, pimentos, and jalapeños and mix well.
  • Add the shredded cheese and stir well until fully combined.
  • Chill before serving.

Notes

1. Take the time to grate your own cheese.  Store-bought shredded cheese contains additives such as potato starch to keep it from clumping and just doesn't taste as good.
2. There is a combo of pickled and raw jalapeños used in this recipe.  The amount of each can be adjusted based on personal preference. 
3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
4. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the jalapeno pimento cheese and does not include anything served with it, such as crackers or veggies.  It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
5. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe!