Cheese Dip with Southern Charm
- Quick & Easy: Just 10 minutes, no cooking required.
- Versatile: Serve as a dip, spread on sandwiches, or use in grilled cheese (preferably with bourbon bacon jam).
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Flavors deepen as it chills, so it’s perfect for parties.
- Crowd Favorite: A guaranteed hit for game day, holidays, or potlucks.
Love a good, cheesy game day spread? Try Caprese dip, lasagna dip, or this Boursin cheese recipe next time.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, pimiento chilis, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and hot sauce
How to Make Pimento Cheese Dip
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Mix with a hand mixer until creamy and well combined. Serve immediately.
Molly’s Tips
- Grating your own cheese makes for a creamier dip and prevents that grainy texture bagged shredded cheese can leave.
- Pair with crackers, celery, crostini, or spread on sliders.
- Make it ahead of time 3 days in advance. The flavors will intensify with time!
Recipe Variations
- Make it spicy: Add diced jalapeños or use a smoky hot sauce.
- Different cheeses: Try white cheddar, smoked gouda, or pepper jack.
- Lighter version: Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo.
- Vegan swap: Use plant-based cream cheese, mayo, and cheddar.
- Sandwich spread: Layer thickly in a pimento grilled cheese sandwich or burgers for a melty upgrade.
More Cheesy Appetizers
Pimento Cheese Dip
This creamy, tangy, and cheesy pimento cheese dip is a Southern staple that’s just as perfect with buttery crackers as it is slathered on a sandwich. Made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and chopped pimentos, it comes together in just 10 minutes.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1-8 ounce package of cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1-6 ounce jar pimiento chilis chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, beat all ingredients until creamy and well combined.1-8 ounce package of cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1-6 ounce jar pimiento chilis, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon hot sauce
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Notes
Storage: Store in the fridge up to 5 days. Do not freeze. It will cause the texture to separate.
Chilling: Best served chilled for flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 262mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
FAQs
How long does pimento cheese dip last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze it?
Freezing is not recommended because it can change the creamy texture.
Is this gluten-free?
The dip itself is naturally gluten-free. Pair it with gluten-free crackers or veggies! I love Simple Mills crackers.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes! It tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.
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