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Pimento Cheese Dip

This Pimento Cheese Dip is creamy, cheesy, tangy, and packed with classic Southern flavor. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sweet pimento peppers, mayonnaise, and simple seasonings, this easy homemade dip comes together in minutes. Serve it with crackers, fresh vegetables, sandwiches, or as a flavorful spread for burgers and wraps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup diced pimento peppers drained
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated onion
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or food processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
    Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
  2. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, diced pimento peppers, grated onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined and the cheese is well coated with the creamy mixture.
  4. For a smoother dip, blend briefly in a food processor until creamy. For a chunkier texture, simply mix by hand and leave some cheddar pieces intact.
    Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
  5. Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne according to your preference and transfer the pimento cheese dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  6. Serve chilled or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving with crackers, vegetables, or your favorite snacks.