Description
A creamy, rich Southern-style pimento cheese dip made with sharp cheddar, smooth cream cheese, and sweet pimentos, perfect for dipping, spreading, and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature until fully softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Switch to a spatula and gently fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Add the drained diced pimentos and stir until evenly distributed.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, then mix until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir gently before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- For best texture, always use freshly shredded cheese.
- Chilling the dip improves flavor and consistency.
- Stir before serving to refresh the creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: pimento cheese dip, southern cheese dip, easy cheese dip, party dip recipe