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Pimento Cheese Dip

Filled with pimentos, cheddar cheese, protein-rich Greek yogurt and a hint of pepper jack, this Pimento Cheese dip is flavorful, smoky and finished with just a bit of heat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 ounce pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 jar pimentos, drained 4 oz
  • 3 ounce cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor until mix well combined. Serve with toasted pita triangles or sliced vegetables.
  2. Keeps in refrigerator for 2 weeks

Notes

  • RECIPE from Garnish with Lemon
  • Be sure you use unsweetened Greek yogurt here! Even “plain” Greek yogurts sometimes contain added sugars, so double check the label.
  • The extra sharp cheddar cheese and jack cheese are by far my preferred cheeses for pimento cheese dip. Cheddar comes in a variety of colors so don’t stress too much about choosing a white cheddar vs. orange or yellow. Just look for the words “extra sharp” on the label!
  • Shred your own cheese! Store bought shredded cheeses have a coating on them to keep the shreds from clumping, which makes it harder to get that dreamy creamy texture you want in a cheese dip. If you’ve never shredded your own cheese, it’s super easy: use a box grater or your food processor and it’s done in a pinch!

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 288mg (12%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 288mg 12%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.