Description
A creamy, tangy Southern spread made with sharp cheddar, pimentos, and a smooth mayonnaise base that comes together quickly and delivers big comfort-food flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces pimentos, drained and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise and mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Switch to a spatula or spoon and gently fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Add the chopped pimentos and black pepper, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded.
- Let the spread sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so it softens easily.
- This spread tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg