This homemade Pimento Cheese Dip is cheesy, flavorful, and perfect as a dip or a spread. It only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is delicious with crackers or veggies.
Looking for more dip recipes? Try Whipped Goat Cheese, French Onion Dip, Pepper Jelly, Crab Artichoke Dip, or Whipped Feta with Roasted Vegetables!
Why I love this recipe:
- Easy – Homemade pimento cheese takes only 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients.
- Versatile – Use as a dip (hot or cold!) or I also love to use it as a spread. It elevates every single sandwich, burger or grilled cheese. You have to try my Pimento Cheese BLT.
What are Pimentos?
Pimentos are a variety of the chili pepper, similar to a bell pepper, but smaller and more heart shape with a sweeter flavor. You can find them canned in a jar, to use for this recipe.
How to make Pimento Cheese:
Combine: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Use a food processor or hand mixer, if possible.
Serve: Enjoy with cold vegetables, crackers, or as a spread on a sandwich!
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- Jambalaya
- Baked Mac and Cheese
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Recipe
Pimento Cheese Dip
Equipment
- Food Processor , optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 3 Tablespoons chopped pimentos , from a jar
- 2 Tablespoons onion , grated
- salt and pepper
- Crackers and cold veggies for serving
Instructions
- Mix: Use a hand mixer or food processor to mix all ingredients until well combined, and almost smooth.
- Serve cold with crackers, vegetables, or spread on a sandwich or burger.
- Or Serve Hot: For hot pimento cheese dip, spread pimento cheese into a small baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until hot.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
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I’ve been looking for a good pimento cheese recipe and I found it! I brought it to a party and everyone loved it, very easy to make.
Made this pimento cheese spread this evening, and it is delicious!! I will prepare this wonderful spread for all future holidays. Nothing beats homemade!
Penny
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I made this for my husband because he loves pimento cheese. I’ve never been a fan because store bought looks yuck! This is amazing! I’m now a fan of pimento cheese but only from Tastes Better from Scratch!
So yummy. Will never go back to store bought. Thank you