Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by blending cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes until fully incorporated, creating a smooth base. Cheddar cheese, jalapeños (optional), and chopped pimentos are then folded in just enough to combine while maintaining some cheese texture. The dip has a creamy and slightly spicy profile with sharp cheese flavor and a mild kick from the red pepper flakes and jalapeño, if used. The pimentos add sweetness and a slight tang. It serves well as a topping, spread, or dip.
It is typically served chilled and can be scooped onto crackers or vegetables, or used in sandwiches for added flavor and moisture. The recipe suggests shredding cheese fresh for better texture and flavor and controlling spice levels by adjusting or omitting jalapeños and red pepper flakes as desired. The dip keeps well refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1 jalapeño deseeded and minced (optional)
- 4 ounce Pimentos drained, chopped, jar
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they are fully combined, about 30 seconds.
- Next, add the cheddar cheese, jalapeños (if desired), and pimentos. Pulse just to combine; you don’t want to chop the cheese too much.
- Enjoy the pimento cheese as desired with cracker, veggies, or as a spread. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Notes
- Freshly shredding sharp cheddar cheese ensures better texture and flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
- Soften cream cheese completely to avoid lumps in the dip.
- Spice level can be adjusted by including or omitting jalapeños and red pepper flakes or using different hot sauces or peppers.
- Mayonnaise adds richness, but sour cream can be used as a lighter alternative.
- Pimentos can usually be found jarred near olives or pickled peppers in grocery stores.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 524IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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