Description
Pimento cheese dip is a creamy, tangy delight that will elevate any gathering. This Southern classic blends sharp cheddar cheese with zesty pimentos, creating a flavor explosion that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for game nights or casual get-togethers, this dip is incredibly simple to make, offering endless versatility as a spread or a dip. Serve it with crackers, fresh veggies, or even on sandwiches for a delicious treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pimentos (diced)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Grate the cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Fold in diced pimentos, garlic powder, and hot sauce (if using) to the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the grated cheddar until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg