Pimento cheese is a popular spread combining pimentos, cheese, and mayonnaise. This is Marks’ outdoor variation that uses smoked cheese and is seasoned with a touch of your favorite herb rub. You can spread this creamy condiment on sandwiches or use it as a dip.
You can find pimentos in a can or jar. Pimentos are the lowest heat chilies and are similar to bell peppers with their sweet flavor. If you do like things with a little spice, add some pickled jalapeño peppers.
If you don’t have or don’t like smoked Gouda, swap it out with smoked cheddar cheese, or use a combination of the two for extra-cheesy flavor.
Pimento cheese is a popular spread combining pimentos, cheese, and mayonnaise.
This is a quick and easy recipe to whip together for a delicious spread.
You can serve pimento cheese spread on sandwiches or as a dip with crackers or vegetables.
Smoked Pimento Cheese Recipe
Pimento cheese is a popular spread combining pimentos, cheese, and mayonnaise. This is Marks’ outdoor variation that uses smoked cheese and is seasoned with a touch of your favorite herb rub.
Preparation 15 minutes
Ready in 15 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced preserved pimentos
- 1/4 onion very finely diced
- herb rub to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Directions
- Combine the cheese, pimentos, onions, herb rub, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Serve with rolls, chips, crackers, toast, or vegetables.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 502mgIron: 1mg
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