This post is sponsored by Price*s but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Pimento cheese, it’s not just an old-fashioned southern thing y’all! While this iconic dip/spread was, in fact, prolific at every party, potluck and picnic lunch of my youth, it continues to remain a tried-and-true classic that can be used in a number of unique, updated ways. Today I’m sharing 5 Ridiculously Easy Pimento Cheese Snacks for Keto, Low-Carb Diets – and, instead of making my own, I’m using Price*s Pimento Cheese a convenient product that’s been around since 1959 and still found fresh in the cheese department of your market.
All of these pimento cheese snack recipes are also meat-free and gluten-free, if those are dietary concerns of yours. Read on to get all the details.
Whether you are following a ketogenic (keto) or low-carb diet, eating a diet higher in protein and fats can help keep you feeling filled up, preventing mindless binge snacking. Pimento cheese is a tasty choice for smart snacking and easy meals, like these 5 Ridiculously Easy Pimento Cheese Snacks for Keto, Low-Carb Diets. Price*s Pimento Cheese is made from genuine cheddar cheese, real pimiento peppers and a tangy, slightly sweet salad dressing that pulls it all together with a Texas twang.
Price*s also makes several pimento cheese products including a lite version that has half the fat (note, all the recipes shown use original Price*s Pimento Cheese, so if you would like to cut fat and calories, substitute for the Lite).
Pimento Cheese Nut Balls: Oh hello, delicious little nugget of cheesy-nutty goodness. These Pimento Cheese Nut Balls remind me of those big cheese balls served at holiday parties – but these are mini-sized and four pieces are a serving! Just mix together 2 tablespoons of pimento cheese with 2 tablespoons of chopped slivered almond and 2 tablespoons chopped raw pecans. Roll into 4 little balls, store in fridge. (For all 4 pieces: 200 calories, 15g total fat, 9g net carbs, 7g protein)
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Avocado: Make avocados even more delicious by stuffing half of a medium-sized avocado with 2 tablespoons of pimento cheese and drizzling with 2 tablespoons salsa. (238 calories, 20g fat, 6g net carb, 4.6g protein)
One-Egg Pimento Cheese Omlette: Adding coconut oil to your whisked egg will help you cook up a thinner, more crepe-like wrap for pimento cheese filling. To make whisk 1 egg with 2 teaspoon of coconut oil and cook for just a few minutes in a hot, small skillet. Remove from skillet and fill with 2 tablespoons pimento cheese, ¼ cup chopped fresh spinach and 1 tablespoon ranch dressing (306 calories, 27g fat, 4.5g net carb, 9.5g protein)
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Tomato: Light and bright! Use a paring knife to carefully cut the top of tomato off like a “hat.” Remove a bit of the interior flesh and stuff with 2 tablespoons pimento cheese. (110 calories, 7g fat, 7g net carb, 4.5g protein)
Pimento Cheese & Assorted Veggies: The original low-carb pimento cheese snack! Dip 3 ounces of assorted vegetables (I did radish, grape tomato and baby carrots) into 2 tablespoons pimento cheese. (110 calories 7g fat, 6g net carb, 4.5g protein)
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I have never had pimento cheese before. I love the idea of serving this with an avocado. Carrot sticks would be good too!
I can’t believe you’ve never had it, give it a try!