Pimento Cheese Dip
Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer recipe? This pimento cheese dip is the perfect solution. Pimento cheese is traditionally a southern recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup bread and butter pickle chips , diced small
- 4 ounce jar pimentos, drain liquid
- 1 medium jalapeno, remove seeds and veins, dice small
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch salt and pepper
Equipment
- food processor
- small mixing bowl
- spatula
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, 2 ounces of pimentos, (reserve the other 2 ounces), mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to a food processor. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Add the creamy mixture to a small mixing bowl.
- Next, you’ll gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeno, remaining pimentos, and diced pickle chips. Fold together using a spatula.
- Serve chilled with toast points, veggies, or bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 428mg, Potassium: 127mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1338IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 247mg, Iron: 1mg