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Hand dipping a cracker into hot pimento cheese dip with stretchy melted cheese and visible pimentos.

Hot Pimento Cheese Dip


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  • Author: Chef Josie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x

Description

A warm, creamy, melty pimento cheese dip baked to cheesy perfection. Perfect for parties, holidays, and easy entertaining.


Ingredients

Scale

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 jar diced pimentos drained

  • 3 green onions sliced

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: jalapeños, cayenne, or hot sauce


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese.

  • Add pimentos, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Fold in jalapeños or cayenne if desired.

  • Spread into baking dish.

  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

  • Serve warm with crackers or chips.

Notes

Freshly shredded cheese melts best.

Add bacon for smoky flavor.

Serve cold for a spreadable version.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer / Party Food
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250 per serving