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Smoky Pimento cheese spread in ramekin with Ritz crackers.
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Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

Homemade Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 289kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup shredded White Tillamook Cheddar shredded
  • 1 Cup shredded Sharp Yellow Tillamook Cheddar
  • 2 roasted Italian Bullhorn red peppers peeled and chopped or 1 large roasted red bell pepper jarred or from the olive bar
  • 1 roasted pimento or one small jar - drained, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 - 3 Chipotle peppers in adobo chopped, deveined and seeded to avoid too much heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chopped onion
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Grate both cheeses and place in a large bowl. Roast bell peppers until charred and then place in a plastic bag to cool. When you're able to handle them, peel off the charred skins and chop. Or use jarred or purchased roasted red bell pepper and jarred pimento. Add them to the cheese along with the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1079IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg