Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimento/Pimiento Cheese
A southern classic with a cheesy twist! This Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimento cheese spread is the perfect snack, appetizer, or sandwich spread.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 4 ounces Gouda cheese finely shredded
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled and at room temperature
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce Tabasco, or to taste (optional)
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Accompaniments
- Candied Pecans
- Crackers I like Blue Diamond Artisan Crackers-flax seed or Multi-seed crackers
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cheeses. Add the pimientos, mayonnaise and hot sauce. Stir mixture until well combined. Season to taste with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for the flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with crackers and candied pecans. Cheese mixture can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 978kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 39g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 646mg | Iron: 1mg
