Southern Pimiento Cheese (low carb)

Southern Pimiento Cheese (low carb)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 279.3
  • Total Fat: 25.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 63.9 mg
  • Sodium: 338.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 8.3 g

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Introduction

This recipe is by QUEENREYNEY from allrecipes.com. I found it while searching for a low carb treat we could have with celery or romaine leaves. I thought I would have to make changes to adapt to low carb but was so happy to realize none were needed and it is terrific! This recipe is by QUEENREYNEY from allrecipes.com. I found it while searching for a low carb treat we could have with celery or romaine leaves. I thought I would have to make changes to adapt to low carb but was so happy to realize none were needed and it is terrific!
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    8 oz. full fat cream cheese
    1/2 cup full fat mayo
    4 oz. can diced pimientos, drained
    1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped fine (optional)
    1/4 tsp. garlic powder
    1/4 tsp. onion powder
    1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
    salt & black pepper to taste

Tips

This recipe is very adaptable depending on your preference for types of cheese and spices. I had some American cheese I wanted to use up so I substituted that for the cheddar. I didn't have pimientos but did have some chopped red chili peppers in the freezer, so that's what I used. If you don't want the jalapeno, just eliminate it, or substitute something else for that crunch while still keeping your the carbs low. The spices can be changed around to your preference as well. The cheese was salty enough without adding more salt and I like black pepper so I was pretty generous. We filled celery sticks with this cheese spread and both of us knew this recipe will be repeated many times, even if we aren't worried about our carbs! It is really that good! And super easy! I can't wait to try it with other cheeses and maybe roasted poblano peppers!


Directions

Soften the cream cheese and stir in the mayo, pimientos, and spices until smooth. Stir in the cheese until everything is well blended. That's it! Serve with celery sticks, sliced cucumber, romaine leaves, low carb crackers, etc... Or just eat it straight from the bowl!



Serving Size: makes about 3 cups so about 1/3 cup per serving

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GUSMOM61.