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Easy Hot Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe

Easy Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

A creamy Southern-style baked dip made with sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos. It is ready in approximately 30 to 40 minutes and makes a warm, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 4-ounce jar Diced pimentos, well drained
Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small 1- to 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the freshly shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack or pepper Jack, drained pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot, melted, and bubbling around the edges.
  6. For a lightly browned top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes while watching carefully. Serve immediately with crackers, chips, toasted baguette slices, celery, or other vegetables.

Notes

Shred cheese from a block for the smoothest melt. Drain the pimentos thoroughly and soften the cream cheese before mixing. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently until warm.