Description
Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is the ultimate creamy and spicy appetizer that will elevate any gathering. This dip combines the rich flavors of pepper-jack and sharp cheddar cheese, blended with zesty spices and vibrant pimentos, creating a dish that’s both hearty and indulgent. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, it pairs beautifully with fresh veggies, crunchy crackers, or warm garlic bread. Easy to prepare with just a few simple ingredients, this Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is sure to impress your guests—or be a delightful treat for yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 oz pepper-jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 jar diced pimento (drained)
- 2 Tbsp reserved pimento juice
- 2 medium green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, sour cream, reserved pimento juice, garlic salt, onion powder, dry mustard, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded cheeses, drained pimentos, and sliced green onions. Reserve some cheese for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 of the dip (approximately 56g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg