Pimiento Cheese Dip
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Pimiento Cheese Dip
Description
The Pimiento Cheese Dip combines sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded to avoid clumping, mixed with mayonnaise and chopped pimientos for a creamy and slightly tangy base. Parsley, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and Dijon mustard round out the taste profile with herbal, spicy, and piquant accents. The method involves simply combining all ingredients well, allowing the flavors to meld whether served chilled or at room temperature.
The dip’s creamy, spreadable consistency paired with the crunchy texture of the recommended almond Nut Thins crackers makes for a balanced contrast. This makes it an appealing option for finger food, charcuterie boards, or sandwich spreads.
Using block sharp cheddar instead of pre-shredded avoids the anti-caking agents that can affect dip cohesion, a key tip for achieving the dip's ideal texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheddar cheese block sharp*
- 1 & 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 4 ounces pimientos chopped and drained
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 box Nut Thins Almond Blue Diamond brand
Instructions
- Finely shred the cheese. I mean it here, don't use the big grater.
- Combine all ingredients (except the crackers) in a big bowl. Adjust cayenne and dijon to taste.
- Serve room temperature or chilled with the perfectly dip-able Almond Blue Diamond Nut-Thins.
Notes
- Use sharp block cheddar cheese finely shredded for the best texture; avoid pre-shredded cheese due to anti-caking coatings.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and Dijon mustard amounts to your taste preference for spiciness and tang.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with almond Nut Thins crackers for optimal dipping experience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 902 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 902kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 75g | 115% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1387IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 580mg | 58% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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