Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Spread

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This Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Spread is a classic southern appetizer with a kick of a twist.

This Jalapeno 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.

Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread

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.

Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread

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.

Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread

Seed and mince a jalapeño pepper. Stir the minced pepper into the spread.

Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread

Serve this with your favorite crackers, toasted bread, veggies…oh the possibilities are endless!

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This Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread is a classic southern appetizer with a kick of a twist.
This Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread is a classic southern appetizer with a kick of a twist.

Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Spread

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
This Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Spread is a classic southern appetizer with a kick of a twist.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 154 kcal

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
  • 1/4 c mayonnaise, use a paleo-friendly brand such as Primal Kitchen
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 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

Serving: 1cCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 311mgSugar: 1g

If nutritional values are provided for this recipe, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands of ingredients you use. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste or for serving. If nutritional values are very important to you, I suggest using your favorite nutritional calculating tool with the brands you use.

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This recipe was originally written in 2015 and updated in 2021.

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