Easy Cheesy Pimento Dip

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Pimento cheese dip is a Southern American classic. It’s creamy, tangy, peppery, and, best of all, spreadable. Cream cheese and mayo provide the creamy base. You’ll beat in cheddar for saltiness, pickled pimentos for a tart zing, and calabrian chiles for a kick of heat–it’s the perfect balance of flavors and it’s shockingly easy to make. This dip is a crowd pleaser for parties, but it also makes one heck of a snack! Try serving it with my Parmesan Crisps, my Salami Chips, or anything else your heart desires. 

Pair this dip with my Crudite Platter, Pretzel Board, Veggie & Goat Cheese Board, and Whole 30 Board (for veggie board inspo!). 

When it comes to entertaining, you know I love a dip (find my best dip recipes here!). I’ve done everything from whipping my favorite cheese into dips (Whipped Goat Cheese, Whipped Feta, Whipped Ricotta, and Whipped Burrata), baking them into melty dreams (Baked Brie), and even torching them (Brie Brûlée)!

How To Make Pimento Dip

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes and softened
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons chopped Calabrian chiles
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Crostini, for serving (see tutorial below!)
  • Raw vegetables, for serving

Directions

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, cheddar, pimentos, mayonnaise, Calabrian chiles, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix on medium speed until well-combined, about 2-3 minutes. 
  • Transfer cheese mixture to a serving dish and serve with crostini and assorted vegetables on the side.
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What Is a Pimento?

They’re so much more than the zippy little red things stuffed into martini olives! Pimentos are small, sweet little red peppers with basically no bite. They’re sometimes called cherry peppers! In the U.S. they’re most commonly found in cheese spreads (like this one!), loaves, and, of course, olives! But you can sub them in basically anytime a recipe calls for a bell pepper–they’re not quite as sweet though! They’re still very mild, but definitely have more of a kick than your average bell. 

For the most part, you’ll find pimentos jarred and stocked with the olives at your local store. However, if your market has a great produce section, you might be able to find them fresh as cherry peppers! 

What To Dip in Pimento Cheese

You know crostini and raw veggies are great dippers, but you can also try:

  • Ritz crackers
  • Club crackers
  • Pretzel chips
  • Bagel chips
  • Triscuits
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What Are Crostini?

The best kind of cracker (in my humble opinion)! You can find the recipe in my Strawberry and Burrata Crostini. For more info:

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Show Me Your Dips

I hope this post inspires you to make this recipe. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful spreads and snacks you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share! 

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Easy Cheesy Pimento Dip Recipe

Description

This savory, cheesy pimento dip will be your new dip recipe obsession for every occasion.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes and softened
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar
  • 4 oz diced pickled pimentos drained
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp chopped Calabrian chiles
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Crostini for serving
  • Raw veggies for serving

Instructions

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, cheddar, pimentos, mayonnaise, Calabrian chiles, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix on medium speed until well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer cheese mixture to a serving dish and serve with crostini and assorted vegetables on the side.
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Photos by Haley Hunt Davis of Salt Worth Creative.

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