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Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
Pimento Cheese Dip is a classic southern recipe that’s rich, creamy, and easy to whip up. This “caviar of the south” is the perfect dip for crackers or veggies, and tastes heavenly on burgers, sandwiches, and even grilled cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Jalapeño deseeded and minced (optional)
- 4 ounce jar chopped pimentos drained
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.
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Notes
- Or you can leave out the jalapeño if you don't want your pimento cheese to be spicy.
- Shred the cheese yourself: this step is important! Use a block of sharp cheddar and shred it yourself for the best taste and texture. It will taste so much better than pre-shredded cheese!
- For best texture: make sure your cream cheese is completely softened so it fully incorporates. You don’t want to end up with lumps of cream cheese in your pimento cheese.
- To lighten it up: Mayonnaise adds a bit of richness, but feel free to use sour cream for a lighter swap.
- To make it spicy: I used red pepper flakes and jalapeño to spice up the pimento cheese, but you can use anything you like; hot sauce, different peppers, etc. Or you can leave out the jalapeño if you don't want your pimento cheese to be spicy.
- The best cheese for pimento cheese dip: Sharp cheddar is my favorite cheese (and the most classic) to add, but feel free to add any kind of cheese you like.
- Where to find pimentos: you can find pimentos in most grocery stores either with the olives or jarred peppers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% 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.