Ina Garten Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread

Ina Garten’s Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread is made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, granulated onion, garlic, celery seed, pickled jalapeño peppers, scallions, roasted red peppers, sharp white Cheddar, and Sriracha. This delicious Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread recipe creates a tasty appetizer that takes about 15 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.

This Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe Is From Modern Comfort Food Cookbook by Ina Garten

Ingredients Needed:

• 225 grams (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 180 milliliters (¾ cup) good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann’s
• 1½ teaspoons granulated onion (not onion powder)
• 2 large garlic cloves, grated
• 1 teaspoon whole celery seed
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 120 milliliters (¾ cup) canned pickled jalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
• 75 grams (½ cup) chopped scallions, white and green parts (3 to 4 scallions)
• 120 grams (½ cup) chopped roasted red peppers, drained (4 ounces)
• 400 grams (4 cups) grated sharp white Cheddar, such as 2-year aged Grafton (10 ounces)
• 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) Sriracha
• Ritz crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités, for serving

How To Make Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread?

1. Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, granulated onion, grated garlic, celery seed, and ½ teaspoon salt using a wooden spoon until smooth.
2. Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped pickled jalapeños, scallions, roasted red peppers, grated sharp white Cheddar, and Sriracha until well mixed.
3. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
4. Serve: Enjoy the spread with Ritz crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités.

Recipe Tips:

• Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it mixes smoothly without lumps.
• Grate the Garlic: Grate the garlic instead of chopping it for a smoother texture in the spread.
• Adjust the Heat: If you like it milder, use fewer jalapeños or skip the Sriracha. Add more Sriracha if you want it spicier.
• Mix Thoroughly: Mix all the ingredients well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
• Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the spread for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors combine fully.

How To Store Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread cool to room temperature. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Freeze: Freezing is not recommended for this spread, as it may alter the texture of the cream cheese and cheese. If you need to freeze it, place it in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (about ¼ cup)

• Calories: 320
• Total Fat: 27 grams
• Saturated Fat: 12 grams
• Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
• Sodium: 710 milligrams
• Potassium: 240 milligrams
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 1 gram
• Sugars: 3 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

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