Description
Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, this classic Southern pimento dip blends cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and sweet pimentos, seasoned with garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper. Perfect for parties, snacking, or easy entertaining, this smooth, velvety dip is simple to make, customizable, and delicious with crackers, veggies, or bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz jarred pimentos, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes until soft and easy to blend, ensuring a smooth texture without lumps.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Add the Pimentos and Seasonings: Gently fold in the drained pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, mixing until the pimentos are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and for the dip to firm up slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a lump-free, creamy texture.
- Drain pimentos well to avoid a watery dip.
- Adjust thickness by adding more mayo for thinner or more cream cheese for thicker dip.
- Try mixing sharp and mild cheddar cheese for balanced flavor.
- Prepare the dip a day ahead to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg