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    Home » Appetizers and Snacks » Keto Pimento Cheese

    Keto Pimento Cheese

    Published: Aug 4, 2019 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jun 16, 2021 · 881 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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    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.

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    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

    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.

    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, 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.
    Close up overhead photo of a white bowl of Keto Pimento Cheese garnished with parsley and surrounded by vegetables.

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    Keto Pimento Cheese Recipe

    This Keto Pimento Cheese is absolutely irresistible! You are going to fall in love with its smoky, cheesy goodness! This recipe isn't finicky, so feel free to play around with it if you like. But whatever you do, don't skip the Smoked Gouda - it really is the star of the show. Just 1 net carb per serving!

    Close up overhead photo of a white bowl of Keto Pimento Cheese garnished with parsley and surrounded by vegetables.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Keto Pimento Cheese

    Low carb appetizers don’t get much better than this Keto Pimento Cheese Recipe! Use it as a dip or spread, or serve it as a topping for a burger. Either way you are going to go crazy for this recipe!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Keyword: Southern Food
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 274kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified sales.

    Ingredients

    • Âľ cup mayonnaise
    • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
    • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • 8 ounces smoked gouda shredded
    • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
    • 4 ounces jarred pimentos drained
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ÂĽ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a food processor, mix together mayonnaise and cream cheese until well combined.
    • Transfer to a bowl and add cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, garlic, pimentos, sea salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
    • Can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 1mg

    Other Low Carb Appetizers to Try:

    • You will wow the whole crowd with these Bacon Wrapped Scallops from Pinch and Swirl.
    • These Avocado Deviled Eggs from Healthy Little Foodies are a fun twist on a classic.
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    1. Carla McKinney

      March 14, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Made this several times and it is the best pimento cheese I have ever had. It is always a hit at a party!
      Thank you for posting this recipe.

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        March 15, 2020 at 11:49 am

        Thanks so much Carla! I am so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Roxann Armbruster

      March 20, 2020 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      This is by far the best pimento cheese I ever had. The smoked Gouda and smoked paprika puts it over the top. I've made it twice already and plan on making it a lot more times. Definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        March 20, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        Thanks so much! I agree about those two ingredients - I have made it without the smoked Gouda and it just isn't the same. So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Fitfabdelish

      June 03, 2020 at 11:20 am

      The consistency of this recipe is perfect, especially for someone that doesn’t like super creamy pimento cheese! I love it and am so happy this is the first pimento cheese recipe I tried because I’ll be sticking with it. What is your one serving size of this?

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        June 03, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        I am so glad that you enjoyed it! The recipe makes 12 servings - I just divide it into little glass containers so I don't overdo it. (Unless my teenage boys get to it first and then it disappears before that becomes necessary.)

        Reply
    4. maggie scowden

      May 30, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      I've used roasted red peppers for years in pimento cheese. Flavor is so much better than pimentos!

      Reply
    5. Joey

      March 21, 2022 at 12:18 am

      I made this, following the recipe nearly to a “t”. Rather than jarred pimentos, as mentioned - I roasted fresh red and orange peppers on my grill, along with fresh jalapeños - then sweated them in a glass bowl with a silicone lid (the skins slide right off!) and chopped. Also, used my homemade mayo made with avocado oil. LOVED the gouda and smoked paprika!! DEEEELICIOUS!!

      WONDERFUL on keto seed crackers (try the recipe on Diet Doctor - the one that Dr. Fung is involved in)…also, stuffed more fresh jalapeños, wrapped them in bacon and grilled. WOW!! Thanks so much for posting this!! I’ve always winced when passing the grocery pimento cheese (even in places like Sprouts, etc.), and have made it myself before - this recipe is my FAVORITE, and I will keep it in constant rotation!!!

      Reply

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