In my search to find a pimento cheese recipe, I came across a jalapeño version. With my love of all things spicy I knew I needed to try this. All the goodness of pimento cheese with a spicy kick.
Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
 - 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced
 - 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
 
Directions:
- In a large bowl beat together the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder and onion powder, until well mixed. Stir in the jalapeño and pimentos.
 
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         Nutrition Facts  | 
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         Serves: 12  | 
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         Amount Per Serving  | 
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         Calories 265  | 
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         Total Fat  | 
      
         20.2g  | 
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         Saturated Fat  | 
      
         11.1g  | 
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         Polyunsaturated Fat  | 
      
         1g  | 
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         Monounsaturated Fat  | 
      
         0.7g  | 
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         Trans Fat  | 
      
         0g  | 
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         Cholesterol  | 
      
         62.2g  | 
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         Sodium  | 
      
         354.2g  | 
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         Potassium  | 
      
         115.4g  | 
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         Total Carbohydrates  | 
      
         9.3g  | 
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         Dietary Fiber  | 
      
         0.9g  | 
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         Sugars  | 
      
         1.1g  | 
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         Protein  | 
      
         12.3g  | 
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         Vitamin A 15.27% Vitamin C 13.81%  | 
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         Calcium 29.07% Iron 3.39%  | 
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         *Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.  | 
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