Hot Pimiento Cheese Dip

Name: Hot Pimiento Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature; u00bd cup mayonnaise or low-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; Pepper; 6u00bd ounce jar pimientos or roasted red peppers, finely chopped; 6 ounces sharp orange cheddar, grated; 6 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Potato chips, pita chips, or cruditu00e9, for serving

By Leslie Blythe Cheese, Dip Baking

April 6, 2023

Hot Pimiento Cheese Dip is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for parties or game day. It is made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar and jack cheese, pimientos, and scallions, and it is baked until it is bubbly and golden brown. Serve it with crackers, chips, or vegetables for a delicious and easy appetizer.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients

8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature

½ cup mayonnaise or low-fat sour cream

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Kosher salt

Pepper

6½ ounce jar pimientos or roasted red peppers, finely chopped

6 ounces sharp orange cheddar, grated

6 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Potato chips, pita chips, or crudité, for serving

Directions

1Heat oven to 425° F. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold in the pimientos, Cheddar, Jack cheese, and scallions.

2Transfer the mixture to a shallow 2-cup baking dish and bake until bubbling and light golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve with pita chips and fresh vegetables, if desired.

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