Pimento cheese dip
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5
Pimento cheese dip
Description
The dip combines shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese with softened cream cheese and diced pimento peppers to provide a balance of sharpness and gentle sweetness. Mayonnaise adds moisture and richness, while garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper contribute subtle spice and depth.
All ingredients are mixed thoroughly by hand or with a mixer to ensure an even, creamy consistency with some body from the cheese. This simple mixture requires no cooking and can be served immediately.
Pimento cheese dip is versatile for snacking or party appetizers and complements a variety of dippers or sandwich breads.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar cheese extra sharp, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 oz pimento pepper drained and chopped
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together with a hand held mixer or by hand with a sturdy spoon until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy with your favorite dippers!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 927IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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