Pepper Jack Pimento Cheese

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If you like pimento cheese with a bit of a kick this is the recipe for you! A blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheeses are mixed with jalapenos and just a few more ingredients for perfect southern style pimento cheese.

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Prep Time 10

Course Appetizer, Sandwich

Cuisine Southern

Servings people

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese shredded
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons pickled jalapeno peppers finely diced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
2 ounces diced pimento peppers (in jar)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until time to serve.

Notes

Freshly grated cheeses are highly recommended
Amount of jalapeno peppers may be adjusted according to desired level of heat.
Allowing 2-3 hours in refrigerator before serving enhances flavors.
An additional 1-2 ounces of pimentos may be added if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 1mg

Keyword pimento cheese

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