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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Jul 29, 2019 · Modified: Dec 3, 2019 by Jennifer Banz· 5 Comments

    The Best Pimento Cheese Recipe with Bacon

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    This keto friendly pimento cheese with bacon recipe is an all time classic...whether you're having a cookout or just a snack at home. This perfect low carb, quick and easy recipe is simply the best!

    pimento cheese in a white ramekin

    I was raised in the south and that meant lots of Pimento Cheese sandwiches all summer long.  My grandpa made the best pimento cheese with sharp cheddar, miracle whip, and diced pimentos.  I am changing mine up a bit by using mayo and chopped bacon.  Everything is better with bacon, right?

    HOW TO MAKE PIMENTO CHEESE WITH BACON

    Before you get started you need to cook and crumble your thick cut bacon.  I have even used store bought bacon crumbles (don't judge).  They were just as good and made this recipe even easier!

    Now grate your sharp cheddar cheese into a large bowl.

     

    grated cheddar cheese

     

    Next you need to add your drained diced pimento's.

     

    grated cheese in a bowl with diced pimentos

     

    Now just add your mayonnaise and crumbled bacon.

    Salt and Pepper to taste and mix well.

    You can even add more mayonnaise to achieve desired texture.

     

    grated cheese, bacon, tomatoes and mayo in a glass bowl

     

    and just like that.. the Best Pimento Cheese with Bacon Recipe! So easy!

    Serve with chopped vegetables or pork rinds.

     

    keto pimento cheese with bacon in a white bowl

    Looking for more low carb bacon recipes? Check out my recipe for Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs or Keto Chicken Salad with avocado and bacon! 

    ⭐ Did you make this quick and easy Pimento Cheese with Bacon Recipe?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer

    pimento cheese in a white ramekin

    Pimento Cheese with Bacon

    This keto friendly pimento cheese with bacon recipe is an all time classic...whether you're having a cookout or just a snack at home. This perfect low carb, quick and easy recipe is simply the best!
    2 Net Carbs
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 285
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
    • 8 ounces Diced pimentos, drained
    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • 5 slices Thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Grate your sharp cheddar cheese in a bowl.
    • Add your diced pimentos, mayonnaise and crumbled bacon. Mix well. Add more mayo to achieve the consistency you like.
    • Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve with sliced vegetables, as a sandwich spread, or with pork rinds!

    Notes

    • Grate your own cheese: I much prefer grating my own cheese for this recipe as pre-grated cheeses have a starch coating and it changes the texture of the pimento cheese.
    • Sharp or mild cheddar: I prefer sharp cheddar cheese as that is how I was raised.  Mild cheddar works just as well, though.
    • Miracle Whip or Mayo: I was raised with Miracle Whip in my pimento cheese but that is not something that I keep in my house now.  I much prefer Mayo now.  Either works!
    Servings: 10

    Nutrition per serving

    Serving: 10 | Calories: 285 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sugar: 1g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for pimento cheese

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Claudia Lamascolo says

      August 04, 2019 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering just thinking about the ingredients never had it and cant wait to try this!

      Reply
    2. Claire says

      August 04, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      This was just delicious! I made it for a part and served it with celery sticks and toast points for those not doing low carb. It was a big hit!

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina says

      July 31, 2019 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      I have been making pimento cheese for years and never thought to put bacon in it! Genius! It was SO good!

      Reply
    4. Ashley says

      July 31, 2019 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      This came out so good. It really is the best! I can't stop snacking on it.

      Reply
    5. sheenam @ thetwincookingproject says

      July 31, 2019 at 7:21 am

      How easy, delicious and fun to make! Totally trying this.

      Reply

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