Spicy Taco Pimento Cheese

This version of the popular Southern staple is perfect served with celery sticks, on top of hamburgers, or with pork rinds. You can even mix it into deviled egg filling for an extra delicious kick!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snacks
Keyword: Chef Taffiny Elrod, Spicy Taco Soup Base
Keto Chow Flavor: Spicy Taco Soup
Recipe Creator: Chef Taffiny Elrod
Serving: 1 1/4 cup serving
Yield: 12 Servings (3 cups total)
Calories: 257.9kcal
Author: Taffiny Elrod

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. grated onion
  • 1 serving Spicy Taco Base Keto Chow 1
  • 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 jar chopped pimentos, drained* (4 oz.)
  • dash tabasco sauce optional
  • dash Worcestershire sauce optional

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 cheese and pimentos. Mix until fully combined.
  • Add the tabasco 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.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Taco Pimento Cheese
Serving Size
 
1 (1/4 cup) 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(1/4 cup) serving | Calories: 257.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11.5g | Fat: 22.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.57g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 50.7mg | Sodium: 432.1mg | Potassium: 183.58mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.9g | Vitamin A: 914.99IU | Vitamin C: 18.21mg | Calcium: 307.98mg | Iron: 0.42mg | Sugar Alcohol: 0.01g | Net Carbs: 2.15g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung