Pimiento Cheese Dip
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 264
- Total Fat
- 25
- Saturated Fat
- 11
- Carbohydrates
- 5
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 55
- Sodium
- 294
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
2 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Crackers and assorted crudités, for serving
Directions
- Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, pimientos, mayonnaise, onion powder, cayenne, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it is well combined and fluffy, about 1 minute. Salt to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the chives. Serve with crackers and assorted crudités.