Snack Pickle Pimento Cheese

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

This recipe puts a twist on the southern pimento cheese by adding dill pickle for a tangy-vinegary flavor.

Dill Pickle Pimento Cheese, pretzels and veggie dippers.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs + 2 oz Cheese, cheddar, shredded
  • 3 cup Cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cup Pickles, dill, chopped
  • 1 lbs Pimentos, jar, drained
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Dill, dried
  • 2 tbsp Spice, garlic, granulated
  • 2 tsp Pepper, red, flakes
  • 1 tbsp Spice, onion, powder
  • 2 tsp Pepper, black, ground
  • 1 tsp Salt, Kosher

Steps:

  1. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. For large batches a VCM or mixer with paddle attachment work well.

  3. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Cold hold at 41°F or lower for service.
  5. Hold at 41°F or below.

  6. 1/3 cup serving provides 1 M/MA.
  7. Pimento cheese is excellent when freshly made. It also keeps well, allowing for preparation on Monday to last throughout the week.

Recipe Details

Meal Components:

Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) icon
Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)

Crediting Information

  • 1 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)

HACCP Category:

Process #1 (No Cook)

Yield:

50

Portion Size:

1/3 cup pimento cheese

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 181 cal
Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
Total Fat: 15 g
Sodium: 324 mg