Warm Pimiento Cheese Dip
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this irresistibly creamy and cheesy Warm Pimiento Cheese Dip! Perfect for any occasion, this Southern-inspired appetizer combines softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack with the bold flavor of diced, tangy pimientos. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick, this ooey-gooey dip is baked to bubbly, golden perfection in just 20 minutes. Whether served with crunchy crackers, fresh veggies, or warm slices of baguette, this crave-worthy dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It's the ultimate comfort food for game days, parties, or cozy nights in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces pimientos, diced and drained
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Fold in the diced pimientos, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or oven-safe skillet, spreading it out into an even layer.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly with slightly golden edges.
Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 360.4 g | 462% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.5 g | 658% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 4310 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 100.1 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2646 mg | 204% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
