4.5 from 6 votes
Tex Mex Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
Tex Mex style Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is the ultimate in hot cheese dip recipes! Loaded with sweet pimento peppers, jalapeños, cumin, and topped with some cilantro. This cheese dip is sure to disappear FAST!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces jack cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pimento peppers
- 1 Jalapeño seeds and membranes removed, diced
- ¼ cup green onion diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
Topping
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add shredded cheese, pimento peppers(drain the liquid from the jar before using), diced jalapeños, diced green onion, and cumin to large mixing bowl.
- Spoon in the mayonnaise and cream cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add the cheese mixture to small cast iron skillet or 8x8 baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve while warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
463mg
(19%)
Potassium
83mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
752IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
434mg
(43%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 434mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.