I went wild the first time I tasted this Keto Pimento Cheese Recipe. It is quite simply the BEST pimento cheese ever. With pimentos, smoked paprika, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, you have got a flavor-packed spread that you will never get tired of. Serve it as an appetizer with vegetables or low carb crackers, or use it as a topping for burgers. Just 1 net carb per serving!

Overhead photo of a white bowl with Keto Pimento Cheese surrounded by cut celery and red peppers.

Keto Pimento Cheese Will Be a Hit with the Whole Family!

Being from the South, Pimento Cheese has always been a thing in my life. I can remember relatives from Georgia arguing about who has the best pimiento cheese recipe. It is as Southern as grits and sweet tea!

As a child, I was unimpressed, but through the years, I've grown to love it.

Of course, it HAS to be homemade pimento cheese. Maybe it is because of my vivid memory of the awful version my Dad used to buy from the grocery store in the '80s. (I am not even sure you could call that pimento cheese.)

I've never been able to get on board with any pimento cheese that I bought prepared. I've even tried at some specialty shops and in my opinion, it is not the same.

Good thing it is so simple to make! You are going to LOVE this Keto Pimento Cheese recipe. It is so flavor-packed that you will want to keep the whole thing to yourself.

It lasts for five days in the fridge, so go ahead. I won't judge.

How to Make Keto Pimento Cheese:

Photo of mayonnaise, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, smoked gouda, garlic, pimentos, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in prep bowls.

1 First, gather your ingredients. You will need:
Mayonnaise
Cream cheese
Smoked gouda
Garlic
Pimentos
Sea Salt
Smoked Paprika
Cayenne Pepper

2 Next, mix the mayonnaise and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor until well combined. (If you don’t have a food processor you can do this by hand - make sure that your cream cheese is VERY soft.)

Photo of mayonnaise and cream cheese that has been processed in a food processor and sharp cheddar cheese, smoked gouda, garlic, pimentos, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in prep bowls.

Photo of mayonnaise, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, smoked gouda, garlic, pimentos, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl being mixed together.

3 Finally, transfer the mixture from the food processor to a large bowl. Add the cheeses, garlic, pimentos, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.

Is Pimento Cheese Keto?

That depends! While MOST Pimento Cheese is Keto-Friendly, it is important that you always read the label. Store-bought versions often have ingredients and sweeteners that you would not expect to be there. The easiest way to ensure that your pimento cheese is keto is to make it yourself.

How Do You Serve Keto Pimento Cheese?

Use it to make pimento cheese stuffed olives.
Make toast with a keto-friendly low carb bread.
Serve with Low Carb Crackers.
Serve with celery sticks, zucchini sticks, and red pepper strips.
Use as a topping for burgers.
Add to a lettuce wrap BLT.
Use to make Deviled Eggs. (You will need to add a little liquid - water or broth work well.)
Use it to stuff jalapeños.

Variations for This Recipe

Feel free to mix up the cheeses. (But keep in mind - you want to stick to good quality cheeses if possible. The smokiness in the gouda makes a significant impact on the overall flavor.)
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped pickled jalapeños.
Add 2 tablespoons mild or hot chopped banana peppers.

Tips & Tricks

Make sure you freshly shred the cheese. Pre-shredded doesn’t taste as good and will also impact the texture.
This recipe will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.