Since it’s Labor Day weekend (and the start of college football), I thought I would share a lightened-up version of pimiento cheese perfect for a game day appetizer, Labor Day picnic, or weekend snack with crackers. Most of our friends will be at the Alabama game, Auburn game, the lake or the beach (that is how it goes around here in the south). I will be at the Auburn game because my daughter’s cheerleading team gets to cheer during the Auburn halftime show. How cool is that? Anyway, this Lightened-Up Pimiento Cheese uses Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. It tastes great, and no one will know the difference. I also like to add smoked paprika or chipotle seasoning for an added kick. Have a great, safe weekend!
Lightened-Up Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Prep Times:
20 minutes with chill time 3 hours
Yield:
14 appetizer servings
Ingredients:
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Smoked paprika or chipotle seasoning (optional)
Crackers
Preparation:
1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheese. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Top with smoked paprika or chipotle seasoning, if desired. Serve with crackers.
I LOVE pimento cheese. Maybe my favorite thing about the south! Have a great weekend!!
this looks wonderful + super tailgate/cookout-friendly. that’s fabulous news about your daughter’s cheerleading team, by the way – what a great experience that will be for her!
Of course we love pimento cheese around here! I make it very often and it never lasts long. Like the idea of a little Worcestershire and onion in it, too.
This sounds delicious! I like that there’s no olive in it. When I was a kid, the kind my mom always got had olives in it.
this is on my weekend list!!
Have a great trip!! Loving your site!!
Love this lightened up version of this traditionally rich dip! Happy Labor Day!
Seriously, this looks like something I could take a nap with. o.m.g.
What a great recipe! My husband loves pimento cheese and I always hesitate to make it because it’s so rich and high in calories. I love your lightened up version, will have to try it out soon!
Have an awesome time at the Auburn game! Wish we were going to the season opener so that I could catch up with you 🙂
I have wanted to make pimiento cheese for a long time and am so happy to see a lightened up version. Perfect for football season!
Love the light version and I love that bowl:)
What a great idea! Pimento cheese is a staple in my family. Now, to persuade my family to try it. 😉
That looks fabulous. Will have to give this one a try.
Alison, this dip looks great! Have a wonderful long weekend. I would love if you added this and any other links to my “Happy Post” today. http://su.pr/1bZ8fp
I just found this on the Football Friday linky and I’m so happy I did. I like pimento cheese and a lightened version is destined to be a good friend of mine. Thanks for sharing it!