Pimiento Cheese Dip
Creamy, bold, and irresistibly flavorful, this Pimiento Cheese Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering! Made with sharp cheddar cheese, velvety cream cheese, and a touch of mayonnaise, this Southern classic gets its zing from diced jarred pimientos and a subtle smoky kick from paprika. A hint of garlic powder and optional cayenne pepper elevate the taste, creating a perfectly balanced dip that’s both rich and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes (no cooking required), it’s ideal for game day spreads, potlucks, or as a sandwich topper. Serve it chilled with crackers, crisp veggies, or toasted bread, and watch it disappear! Whether you’re entertaining or indulging, this homemade pimiento cheese dip will steal the show. Perfect for easy dips, Southern recipes, and versatile appetizers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.333 cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Jarred pimientos, drained and diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor with a grating attachment. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until light and creamy.
3. Add the grated cheddar cheese, diced pimientos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
4. Stir the mixture thoroughly using a spatula until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
5. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne if desired.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.2 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 2645 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.6 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1762 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
