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Taffiny Elrod
Dec 29, 2021  ·   min read
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Spicy Taco Pimento Cheese

pimento cheese
A chef friend recently made deviled eggs with a pimento cheese spiked filling, and I knew I had to make a Keto Chow version of this popular Southern staple. It’s so versatile and delicious. Serve it with celery sticks, top hamburgers with it, dip pork rinds in it, try my friend’s trick and mix it into deviled egg filling, or just eat it with a spoon. If you can’t find pimentos, you can substitute chopped roasted red peppers in a pinch, just don’t tell anyone your secret. One of the keys to this recipe is to freshly grate the cheese yourself on a box grater for the most authentic texture. This recipe makes 3 cups.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 12servings
Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 4ouncecream cheesesoftened
  • 1/2cupmayonnaise
  • 1tbsponiongrated
  • 1servingSpicy Taco Base Keto Chow
  • 1poundcheddar cheese(16 ounces) grated
  • dashtabasco sauceoptional
  • dashWorcestershire sauceoptional
  • 1jarpimentosdrained, chopped * (4 oz.)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and grated onion together with a fork.
  • Add the keto chow and mix well.
  • Add the cheddar cheese and pimentos and mix until fully combined.
  • Add the tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce if desired.
  • Cover and chill for at least four hours to allow the flavors to marry before serving.

Notes

*Substitute with chopped roasted red peppers if needed.
Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Spicy Taco Soup Base
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Taco Pimento Cheese
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
257.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
22.4
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
10.1
g
63
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.57
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.8
g
Cholesterol
50.7
mg
17
%
Sodium
432.1
mg
19
%
Potassium
183.58
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.9
g
4
%
Sugar
0.9
g
1
%
Sugar Alcohol
0.01
g
Net Carbs
2.15
g
Protein
11.5
g
23
%
Vitamin A
914.99
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
18.21
mg
22
%
Calcium
307.98
mg
31
%
Iron
0.42
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.