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Homemade pimento cheese in a bowl served with celery and crackers.
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10-Minute Pimento Cheese Dip

This Pimento Cheese Dip is creamy, not too spicy, and downright addictive. Made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and fresh jalapeños, it’s the perfect balance of tangy, cheesy, and just the right amount of heat. Whether you’re piling it on crackers, scooping with celery, or slathering it on a burger, this Southern classic just got a bold new twist—and you won’t believe how easy it is to make.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 298kcal

Ingredients

  • cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Cream cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne powder optional
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces Pimentos drained
  • 2 Jalapeño seeded and finely diced (about 2 to 3 tablespoons, adjust to taste)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and a little salt and pepper until smooth.
    ⅔ cup Mayonnaise, ½ cup Cream cheese, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Onion powder, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne powder
  • Add the cheddar cheese, pimentos, and jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until fully combined.
    8 ounces Cheddar cheese, 4 ounces Pimentos, 2 Jalapeño
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
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Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving. Freezing is not recommended.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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