What is Pimento Cheese? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Pimento Cheese?

Pimento cheese is a type of cheese spread made from shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, chopped pimento peppers and seasonings. The ingredients may vary to include cream cheese, or other cheddar varieties. Pimento has a pale orange color from the pimento and is creamy with textured pieces of shredded cheese. The flavor is sharp yet mild and tangy, with a hint of vinegar preserved bell peppers. Pimento cheese is a beloved ingredient in the American South.

What does Pimento Cheese Taste Like?

Salty

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Ingredients

cheddar cheese

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monterey jack cheddar cheese

Monterey jack cheddar cheese is a type of semi-hard cow's milk cheese. Monterey jack and cheddar cheese a ...

mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a cream colored condiment and thick sauce, or spread. Mayonnaise is made by slowly adding o ...

red pepper

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salt

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hot sauce

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worcestershire sauce

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vinegar

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ground black pepper

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milk

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Pimento Cheese Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories56kcal3%
Fats
5g
6%
Sat. fats
3g
14%
Mono. Fats
1g
2%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs0g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins3g4%
Cholesterol
14mg
5%
Sodium
137mg
6%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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