Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Dip & Spread Recipes Pimiento Cheese 5.0 (1) 1 Review Aleppo pepper, a mild and fruity chile, is unusual yet a good fit for pimiento cheese in this easy twist on the classic Southern cheese dip. Ancho chile or even hot sauce works as well. Add this homemade pimiento cheese to a charcuterie board spread, use it in a sandwich or serve alongside cut veggies for a dip. By Sarah Simms Hendrix Updated on July 9, 2019 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Lauren McAnelly Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 14 Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, crumbled ½ cup mayonnaise 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons drained jarred diced pimientos ⅛ teaspoon Aleppo pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Combine Cheddar, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimientos, Aleppo and ground pepper in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth, about 45 seconds. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 130 Calories 12g Fat 1g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 14 Calories 130 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 22mg 7% Vitamin A 343IU 7% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Folate 5mcg 1% Sodium 174mg 8% Magnesium 5mg 1% Potassium 21mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved