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Spicy pimento cheese spread without cream cheese, served with ritz crackers.
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Spicy Pimento Cheese Recipe without Cream Cheese

Chipotle peppers kick up this recipe for homemade Pimento Cheese Spread. A sassy version using shredded cheeses, this is a Pimento Cheese spread recipe without cream cheese.
Course Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 289kcal
Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 healthy Cup Shredded Sharp Extra White Cheddar Shredded
  • 1 healthy Cup Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Shredded
  • 1 large Roasted Red Bell Pepper Chopped, about ½ cup
  • 4 ounce Chopped Pimento Peppers Jarred. Drained well.
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Chipotle peppers in adobo chopped, deveined and seeded to avoid too much heat
  • ½ teaspoon Dried chopped onion

Instructions

  • Use the large holes of the box grater to shred the cheddar cheeses. I like to measure 1 heaping cup full of each cheddar.
  • Chop the roasted red bell pepper into small pieces. You want them to blend well in the dip.
  • Well drain the pimento peppers.
  • Use a small knife to slice open the Chipotle peppers. Use the back of the knife to scrape out the seeds and veins. That's where the majority of the heat lies.
  • In a large bowl, add the peppers, shredded cheeses, mayonnaise and dried onion flakes. Stir well. Let the dip sit for at least an hour to meld flavors and let the onion flakes soften.
  • I like to serve this spicy Pimento spread with Ritz crackers. Their savory sweet flavor seems to be a good pairing for this spread.

Notes

Tips For Success
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to drain the jarred pimento peppers. Let them sit for about 5 minutes until all the liquid has seeped out. I even pat them dry with a paper towel. Any moisture will thin this thick spread.
  • Purchase quality cheddar cheeses and grate them yourself. Packages of pre-grated cheese contain additives that prevent cheese from clumping in the plastic packages. Which will alter texture and flavor.
  • Be sure to buy good quality cheddar cheeses. I prefer Tillamook.

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