Southern Pimento Cheese Dip
This quick and tasty Southern Pimento Cheese Dip is perfect for cocktail parties or just watching the big game!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 4-oz. jar diced pimento peppers (undrained)
- 3 Tbsp pickled jalapeno peppers diced
- ½ tsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Using a microwave-safe bowl, add the cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard. Whisk together until well blended.
- Add the shredded cheese to the bowl; stir until well combined.
- Microwave for 15 seconds. Stir and microwave for 15 more seconds.
- Add the pimiento peppers, jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, salt and pepper; stir until well combined.
- Serve either warm or chilled. (Note: I personally prefer this dip chilled, but I've seen it served both ways.)
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg