This pimiento cheese started out in life as my Bobby’s favorite. Along the way, I decided to change the name because the fan club just kept on growing. Well, in homage to Bobby, I have made this staple of mine better for you by subbing out Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. You’ll find this cheese is as creamy as it ever was without the added fat and calories the mayo brought along with it. And with that small change, it’s once again Bobby’s favorite pimiento cheese!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped pimientos
- 1 teaspoon grated onion (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning (see page 6)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), at room temperature
- Whole-grain crackers and crisp veggies for serving
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, pimientos, onion (if using), House Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and dry mustard. Add the Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese and stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. Serve with whole-grain crackers and lots of crisp veggies.
Makes about 2 cups cheese
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