Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
House made pimento cheese served with fresh corn chips.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
Serving
Method
Preparation of Cheese Mixture
- 1
Grate the Cheese
Using a box grater, grate the sharp cheddar cheese and set it aside.
- 2
Mix Cream Cheese
In a mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes, or microwave it for 10-15 seconds until soft.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In the bowl with cream cheese, add the grated sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Mix Together
Using a spatula or hand mixer, mix all the ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
- 5
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or cayenne if needed.
Serving the Dish
- 6
Transfer to Serving Bowl
Spoon the pimento cheese dip into a serving bowl.
- 7
- 8
Enjoy
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy with fresh corn chips!
