Dairy Free Pimento Cheese - Urban Cheesecraft

Dairy Free Pimento Cheese

It used to be that you had to be from the southern U.S. to know about pimento cheese but its popularity has spread like wildfire recently. If you or anyone you know is watching their dairy intake, this healthy pimento cheese recipe makes a crowd pleasing party dip, potluck dish and picnic snack. Read on to see how you can make it dairy free, vegan and paleo. Don't tell your dairy-loving friends that this is a healthier, lighter pimento cheese spread and you'll see, no one will miss the dairy!

Looking for more tasty, homemade but easy ways to make vegan cheese? Our dairy-free wheels and sauces kits can help you with that!

Urban Cheesecraft dairy free pimento cheese recipe vegan paleo 


Ingredients 

  • 1.5 cups shredded or creamy plant-based cheeses - mozzarella and smoky cheddar from Urban Cheesecraft kits or store bought approximations
  • 1/4 cup diced pimentos (cute mini jar) or roasted red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard of your choice, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, to taste 
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons or to taste of a mayo that you can eat, optional but helps with texture if you purchase dry cheese- our kit cheeses do not need this addition

Equipment 

  • Cheese grater
  • Potato masher
  • Serving bowl

Yield 

  • 1.5 cups 


Instructions

STEP 1. 
Select your cheeses- look for soft textures that can become spreadable if mashed or grated. This recipe was born out of test kitchen leftovers here at UCC headquarters! It's very flexible and forgiving but texture is important. Our kits use agar to solidify these cheeses and that gives us the perfect texture after a couple of days.
 
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STEP 2.
  
Mash the mozzarella, shred the smoky cheddar and pile on all other ingredients. Stir thoroughly. If you can't find pimentos (tiny jars, really inexpensive), you can chop up roasted and peeled red bell peppers (homemade or purchased jar).

If you can't find a smoked cheddar and you haven't made the insanely easy and delicious version in our kits yet, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

Urban Cheesecraft pimento cheese dairy free vegan paleo recipe and kit  

STEP 3.
  
It should look invitingly chunky but spreadable. Pile it in a nice serving dish and grab some crackers, bread or raw veggie sticks. It makes an addictive dip and sandwich spread. You won't know how you lived without pimento cheese before. Now it's dairy free. Move over hummus!

Customize it - Want it spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced pickled peppers. Want it probiotic? Add chopped kimchi. Make it yours and let the requests begin!

Urban Cheesecraft vegan paleo dairy free pimento cheese mozzarella cheddar kit

Congratulations! You've just created a delicious and nutritious version of the classic pimento cheese spread. This healthy pimento cheese recipe offers all the creamy, tangy flavors you love, without the dairy. It's the perfect addition to potlucks and picnics, sure to impress your friends and family.
Enjoy this savory treat that's ideal for sharing and savoring with a mix of cheese loving people.


Storage Guidelines

  • Cover and store in the refrigerator
  • Use within 1 week
                                                                                                                                                               
make life delicious! 
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