This delicious pimento cheese dip recipe is a great appetizer to share at your next game-day party or potluck! It only takes 10 minutes to make, so it’s perfect even for last-minute gatherings. Plus, it’s a guaranteed hit with family and friends – who can resist the combination of sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, peppers, and mayonnaise?
Total Time
1hr 10min
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Author: SideChef Everyday
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
1 3/4
cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
, shredded
•
1/2
cup
Cream Cheese
•
4
Tbsp
Mayonnaise
•
1 1/3
cups
Pimiento Peppers
, drained
or Roasted Red Pepper
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
1
stalk
Scallions
, thinly sliced
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Place Cream Cheese (1/2 cup), Mayonnaise (4 Tbsp), Pimiento Peppers (1 1/3 cups), Salt (1 tsp), and half of the Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 3/4 cups) in a food processor, and pulse until well combined. Scraping down the sides to fully incorporate everything.
2.
Once incorporated, transfer to a mixing bowl and add in the other half of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
3.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors marinate.
4.
Garnish with Scallions (1 stalk), and chopped pimentos, and serve with veggie sticks or crackers if desired.
Author's Notes
You can make pimento cheese ahead (up to a few days before is good) and leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, although it’s best to use it up within a week. Be sure to keep it in an airtight container.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
204
FAT
18.4 g
PROTEIN
7.1 g
CARBS
3.8 g
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