Spicy keto pimiento cheese

Spicy keto pimiento cheese

Well, I declare...it’s the “caviar of the South!” Mix up a lip-smacking batch of this keto Southern staple for dipping veggies or spreading on just about anything. Or just eat it with a spoon!
March 17 2016 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Condiments

Spicy keto pimiento cheese

Well, I declare...it’s the “caviar of the South!” Mix up a lip-smacking batch of this keto Southern staple for dipping veggies or spreading on just about anything. Or just eat it with a spoon!
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4 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1⁄3 cup 80 ml mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp 4 tbsp pimientos or pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika powder or chili powder
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) 240 ml (110 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • chopped fresh chives or fresh parsley, for decoration
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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

  1. Mix all the ingredients together, except for the chives.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably two.
  3. Form into balls or place on serving spoons.
  4. Decorate with chives.

Tip!

Enjoy the pimiento cheese as it is, or with celery or other low-carb vegetables. Spread it on one of our low-carb tortillas or on top of some fried green tomatoes! It will keep for at least five days in the refrigerator.

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16 comments

  1. 1
    Kris
    March 23 2016
    Looks interesting... would substituting chopped black olives for the pimentos cause too much of a change in macros? I really do not like pimentos....
  2. 2
    Barbara
    July 17 2016
    I tried this with the jalapeno peppers since I could not find the pimentos. Was nice and spicy! Spread it on those shredded cheese crisps you can make or buy...
  3. 3
    Judith
    July 28 2016
    Pimientos are available packed in water in the pickle/condiment section of your store.
  4. 4
    Liz
    April 20 2017
    Is it me? I don't see pimentos in the ingredient list. Are the jalepenos in addition to some pimentos, or used as a substitute? Thanks~ (I want to try the pimento-meatball recipe..looks yummy!)
  5. 5
    Denise
    April 26 2017
    I agree with Liz!
  6. 6
    Sandra
    May 5 2017
    Instructions state to let cool. Are we to cook everything together? Where are the pimientos? Very poor instructions.
    Reply: #9
  7. 7
    JSF
    May 9 2017
    Would be great if dietdoctor would give more nutrional information. Only %, that doesn't tell me how much g/portion of protein or fat in the recipe. A breakdown like ruled.me use would be great
    Reply: #8
  8. 8
    Reply to comment #7 by JSF
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    May 9 2017
    Hi JSF!

    Sorry but we don't want to promote to much "counting" that's why we only have the carbs in gram.

    But If you feel that this is important to you then use the formula below to calculate, a bit complicated though. ;-)

    (%PROTEIN / %CARB) * gram_CARB = gram_PROTEIN
    (%FAT / %CARB) * 4/9 * gram_CARB = gram_FAT

    You find the nutritional info by holding your mouse pointer at "Nutrition" at the end of the recipe.

    Would be great if dietdoctor would give more nutrional information. Only %, that doesn't tell me how much g/portion of protein or fat in the recipe. A breakdown like ruled.me use would be great

  9. 9
    Reply to comment #6 by Sandra
    Kristin Berglund Team Diet Doctor
    May 9 2017

    Instructions state to let cool. Are we to cook everything together? Where are the pimientos? Very poor instructions.

    Hi Sandra!
    We've made changes to the recipe now and we hope you will like it better.

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  11. 11
    Terry H
    February 8 2018
    It's you.
  12. 12
    Rachel Kendall
    September 23 2018
    Is the nutrition per serving or for four servings?
  13. 13
    Tara
    October 10 2018
    How much is a serving
  14. 14
    Nancy
    March 22 2019
    I keep this in the refrigerator all the time. Its great on low carb sesame crisp bread. I use jarred roasted red peppers. Chopped green or black olives sounds good.
  15. 15
    Jojo314
    March 5 2022
    This is a really good basic recipe for pimento cheese! I’ve been making homemade pimento cheese for years…you don’t actually have to use pimentos - roast fresh red/orange/yellow bell peppers with a good oil (I use avocado) in the oven (or on the grill!), then sweat them in a plastic ziploc or place in a glass bowl and cover with a plate for 5-10 minutes (the skins will slide right off), then chop. Less expensive, and MUCH better, IMO. You can also do the same with a couple of fresh jalapeños (instead of pickled) and mix them with the roasted peppers, for really yummy flavor and heat - if lucky! Also, sometimes mix whole fat cream cheese with homemade mayo, to make it “tangy-er” and creamier…! Contemplating mixing cheeses, too - just found a variation wherein half cheddar and half smoked gouda (freshly grated) are used. Don’t be afraid to experiment (while adhering to basic Diet Doctor/keto guidelines)…black/green olives sound like a wonderful addition, as well. Enjoy!!
  16. 16
    Julie B
    October 18 2022
    I rolled some up in sliced deli chicken. Yum!
    Reply: #17
  17. 17
    Reply to comment #16 by Julie B
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    October 19 2022

    I rolled some up in sliced deli chicken. Yum!

    Sounds delicious!

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