Baked Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe
Creamy, oven-baked pimento cheese with just the right kick. Perfect for game day, holidays, and last-minute hosting.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1-2 dashes hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz sharp cheddar freshly shredded
- 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos drained well
- 1 small jalapeño seeded and minced, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish or 8–10 inch cast-iron skillet.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and spices until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar, pimentos, and jalapeño.
- Spread into the dish and bake 20–25 minutes until edges bubble and center is hot.
- Serve warm with veggie dippers, pretzels, crackers, or toasted baguette.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture, use block cheese you shred yourself.
- If holding for a party, move to a small slow cooker on Warm and stir occasionally with a splash of milk.
- Storage: Let the dip cool to room temp, then seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheating (oven): Spoon into an oven-safe dish, cover, and heat at 325°F for 10 to 12 minutes until steamy; uncover, stir, and splash in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or yogurt if it seems thick.
- Make-ahead friendly: mix up to 48 hours in advance and bake from chilled, adding 5–8 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 681IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 0.2mg
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