This Low Calorie Pimento Cheese is just 89 calories for 1/3 cup, a very large serving!
Each serving of this healthy pimento cheese dip is packed with 7.4g of protein and it’s low carb too!
I like to eat this healthy pimento cheese spread with vegetable sticks, this way I can keep the total calories under 100 calories. But you can serve it with crackers if you prefer. Or just add both to the platter and let your guests choose.
Low Calorie High Protein Pimento Cheese
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Ingredients in Healthy Pimento Cheese
I took out all of the mayo and made this low calorie cheese dip under 100 calories with the help of my secret weapon, greek yogurt!
When you mix greek yogurt with a little dijon mustard you can use it in place of mayo in lots of recipes without changing the flavor.
Shopping List for Healthy Pimento Cheese:
- Reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 0% Greek yogurt
- Dijon mustard (see recipe card for notes)
- Chopped pimentos
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (see nutrition section for low sodium tips)
How to Make Healthy Pimento Cheese
I like serve this healthy cheese dip chilled, so I make it ahead of time and pop it in the fridge to chill until I’m ready to serve. But you can serve it right away if you like too.
Leftovers are great smeared on sandwiches, in lunch wraps, and even as a dip for homemade chicken strips!
How to Make Healthy Pimento Cheese:
- Add all of the healthy pimento cheese ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix well, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Low Calorie Pimento Cheese Recipe
I know you’ll love this healthy pimento cheese dip! It’s packed with flavor and actually good for you! Here are some more low calorie healthy dips I think you’ll love.
More Low Calorie Dip Recipes:
Low Calorie Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 4 ounce jar chopped pimentos drained
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the healthy pimento cheese ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix well, taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Pimento Cheese
Low Sodium Tips: You can lower the sodium by omitting the salt and replacing it with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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