Pimento Cheese Dip (Print)
A creamy Southern cheese dip combining sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and pimento peppers. Perfect as a dip or sandwich spread.
# Ingredients:
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2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese.
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8 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes, softened to room temperature).
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6 ounces jarred diced pimento peppers (chopped finely if in strips).
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1/3 cup mayonnaise.
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
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1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder.
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1/4 teaspoon sriracha.
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Salt, to taste.
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Freshly cracked black pepper.
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Crackers, for serving.
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Fresh veggie sticks, for serving.
# Directions:
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Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl by either using a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment), hand held electric mixer, or mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Blend until the mixture is thoroughly combined, but still has some texture.
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Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (If you like your dip more spicy, feel free to add in a pinch of cayenne pepper.).
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You can serve it right away or cover tightly and chill for 1 hour (or overnight) to allow flavors to develop. Pimento cheese hardens as it chills; so if you do chill it, let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to soften.
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Transfer the mixture to a smaller serving bowl and enjoy with crackers and/or veggie sticks.
# Notes:
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Can be served immediately or chilled.
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Allow to soften at room temperature if chilled.
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Can be used as a dip or sandwich spread.