This Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Spread is a classic southern appetizer with a kick of a twist.
I have a group of ladies that get together on a regular basis and we take turns bringing snacks and refreshments.
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This week, I prepared a classic southern recipe, pimento cheese spread, and gave it my own twist with some freshly minced jalapeño peppers. I served this spread with gluten free crackers. It was a fantastic hit and people were asking for the recipe left and right.
How to Make Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread
To begin, dice 2 tablespoons of jarred pimentos. You can find these in the grocery store near the jarred peppers, pickles, & olives section of the grocery store.
In a mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces of room temperature, reduced fat cream cheese and 5 ounces each of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
Add in the diced pimentos, 1/2 teaspoon each of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Mix until these are all combined.
Seed and mince a jalapeño pepper. Stir the minced pepper into the spread.
Serve this with your favorite crackers, toasted bread, veggies…oh the possibilities are endless!
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Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 2 Tb jarred pimento peppers, diced
- 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 5 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ c mayonnaise, use a paleo-friendly brand such as Primal Kitchen
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
For Serving
- crackers or veggies
Instructions
- Combine the diced pimento peppers, cheeses, mayonnaise, salt, & pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until it is combined.
- Stir in the minced jalapeño pepper.
- Serve with crackers or dipping veggies.Enjoy!
Nutrition
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This recipe was originally written in 2015 and updated in 2021.
Yum!! Looks so delicious!
Thank you Katie!