Pimento Cheese Dip
Pimento Cheese Dip is a fast and easy appetizer you can whip up in 10-minutes or less. It's perfect for any occasion and always a crowd pleaser. This irresistible snack is made with cream cheese, mayo, sharp cheddar, pimentos, and simple spices.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 green onion sliced thin
- 3/4 tsp favorite seasoned salt I use salad supreme seasoning from McCormick's.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5-10 dashes green tabasco optional
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (4) ounce jar pimentos, drained well use 1/2 the jar if you want a mild pimento flavor
Instructions
- In a 4 cup or larger food processor add softened cream cheese and mayo. Pulse until creamy. Add green onions, seasonings, tabasco, and both Jack and cheddar cheese. Pulse until mixture comes together but still has some texture.
- Add drained pimentos and pulse one or two times just to incorporate. You want to see flecks of red in the cheese mixture. Serve right away or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Tips:
Mayo substitute- Full-fat sour cream and even Greek yogurt works great as a mayo substitute. If using Greek yogurt it will lend a tangier flavor. Make sure to use full-fat yogurt for best results.
Other cheese options- Cheddar cheese is a classic pimento cheese ingredient but other cheese that works well is - Pepper Jack (which adds a nice spice) Colby Jack, or even Gouda cheese for a Smokey flavor.
Storing pimento cheese dip- Homemade pimento cheese dip will last up to 10 days in the refrigerator if stored properly. I use an airtight container and keep it in the cheese drawer.
What to serve with pimento cheese dip- The most common items to serve with pimento cheese dip are buttery crackers like Ritz or raw veggies. Celery and cumbers are my favorite.
More than just a dip- Pimento cheese dip is more than just an appetizer. It’s great for spreading on sandwiches, wraps and burgers, or use as a condiment for chicken, or baked potatoes, yum!
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 356 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 31.7g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 16.8g | 84% |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 660mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 12.4g | |
| Vitamin D 2mcg | 11% |
| Calcium 310mg | 24% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 93mg | 2% |