By: Heather Gaither / www.emetabolic.com
Homemade pimento cheese spread is so much better than anything store bought, the flavors are more vibrant and there are no preservatives or weird ingredients you can't pronounce. Pimento Cheese is perfect as a dip or appetizer, between bread as a grilled cheese, stuffed in a tomato, or nestled inside celery sticks.
Grilled Cheese? We got your attention with that one :) For those of us watching our carbohydrate intake, try an open faced toasted cheese sandwich. All you need is a slice of 50 calorie bread, a nice thick tomato slice and pimento cheese. Pile it high and toast for a few minutes until your bread is toasty and the cheese is melty!
Ingredients:
4 oz low fat cottage cheese
2 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 oz shredded Monterey jack cheese
3-4 tsp pimento
pinch of salt and pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and combine until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Add more pimento if you like. For garlic lovers you could easily increase the garlic powder.
Variations:
Add crumbled bacon
Add green onions
For some heat add a bit of chopped jalapeno
Add 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
Makes 3 servings
1 Serving = 1 protein serving on your MRC menu
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