Here’s a warm, bubbly Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip — creamy, cheesy, and perfect for parties or game day 🧀🔥
🧀 Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4 oz) jar pimientos, drained & chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon
- ½ cup diced jalapeños
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix dip
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended.
- Transfer
- Spread mixture into a greased baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly with lightly golden edges.
- Serve
- Serve warm.
🥨 Serving Ideas
- Crackers or crostini
- Tortilla chips
- Pretzel bites
- Celery or bell pepper strips
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Add 2 tbsp sour cream
- Southern kick: Add a dash of hot sauce
- Make-ahead: Assemble, cover, refrigerate up to 24 hours; bake before serving
- Slow cooker: Heat on LOW 2 hours, stirring occasionally
If you want, I can also share:
- A spicy jalapeño pimiento dip
- A smoked pimiento cheese version
- A mini bread-bowl presentation
- A no-bake classic pimiento cheese spread
Just tell me 😊
