Name: Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese (softened); 1 7 oz jar pimento peppers (drained & diced); 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp whole grain mustard; 2 tbsp finely diced jalapeno peppers; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup crisp cooked (crumbled bacon, optional)

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Hot pimento cheese dip is a must-have appetizer for any game day gathering. It’s a rich, creamy cheese dip, studded with pimentos, bacon, and jalapeno making for easy, savory snack, fit for feeding and filling up any crowd.

Pimento cheese is an undeniably Southern tradition.

And I’d argue up there with some of the tastiest!

You can’t tell its one my favorites, can you?

With a few simple extra ingredients and some dippers we’ve taken this spread beyond the sandwich plate

By adding some savory flavor and just a hint of spice, it’s now the best hot cheese dip around and one of our favorite appetizers.

Who doesn’t love a zesty, creamy cheese spread- especially one loaded with pimentos, bacon, and jalapenos?

Slather it on crisp cracker or spread it over a slice of warm baguette and you’ve got an appetizer sure to satisfy any hungry crowd!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Shredded cheese– Equal parts shredded sharp cheddar and shredded Monterey Jack
Cream cheese– Softened to room temperature
Pimento peppers– A 7 ounce jar, drained and diced.
Sour cream– Full fat is the best tasting and texture
Flavorings– Smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, whole grain mustard, and garlic powder
Jalapeno peppers– Finely diced
Bacon– Cooked crisp and crumbled. This is optional but highly recommended.

How to Make

This hot pimento cheese dip is so easy to make.

Just stir together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until they are evenly combined.

Transfer the mixture to the a 9″ baking dish you’ve sprayed with nonstick spray, smoothing it out with the back of a spatula.

Bake the dip at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly.

Serve and enjoy!

Dipping Ideas

Serve this dip hot with an assortment of dippers. Our favorites include:

tortilla chips
thin slices of a crusty baguette
pita chips
carrots and celery sticks

Storing Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftovers tightly wrapped in the container or in an airtight container.

The dip should last about 4 days in the fridge.

Reheat it in a hot oven until it melts again or enjoy it cold.

Tips and Tricks

Don’t want any kick at all? Skip the jalapenos.
While this is a dip, like traditional pimento cheese spread, it makes amazing sandwiches.
Softening the cream cheese to room temperature before you mix up the dip will help everything combine easier.

Other Pimento Cheese Recipes

This hot pimento cheese dip is a delicious, welcome site at any party or gathering.

Make it and enjoy!

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