🛒 What You’ll Need
🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
🧀 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
🧀 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
🌶️ 4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained
🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🧄 1/2 tsp garlic powder
🌿 1/2 tsp onion powder
🌶️ 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the top:
🧀 1/4 cup extra shredded cheddar
🌿 A little chopped green onion or parsley, optional
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Get the oven ready
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
2️⃣ Mix everything together
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and drained pimentos.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix until everything is creamy and well combined. 🧀🌶️
3️⃣ Into the baking dish
Spoon the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
Sprinkle the extra cheddar over the top for that beautiful golden, bubbly finish. ✨
4️⃣ Bake until bubbly
Bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, creamy, and bubbling around the edges.
For an extra golden top, you can place it under the broiler for 1–2 minutes at the end. Keep a close eye on it!
5️⃣ Garnish and serve
Let the dip rest for a few minutes before serving.
Sprinkle with chopped green onions or fresh parsley if you like.
Then bring out the crackers and start dipping! 😋
✨ Make It Your Own
🌶️ Add diced jalapeños for a little heat
🥓 Stir in crispy cooked bacon
🧄 Add a little extra garlic
🌿 Mix in chopped green onions
🔥 Add a pinch of cayenne for extra spice
🧀 Try pepper Jack cheese for a bolder flavor
🥨 What to Serve With It
Serve this warm dip with:
🥖 Toasted baguette slices
🥨 Pretzels
🥔 Potato chips
🍘 Crackers
🥕 Carrot and celery sticks
🌶️ Bell pepper strips
🥒 Cucumber slices
💡 A Little Tip
Make sure your cream cheese is softened before mixing. It will blend much more smoothly with the other ingredients and give you that wonderfully creamy texture.
And don't skip draining the pimentos—too much extra liquid can make the dip watery.
❤️ A Little Bite of Comfort
There’s something special about a warm dip sitting in the middle of the table.
Everyone reaches in for just one more cracker. Someone scoops up an extra-big bite. The cheesy top gets scraped clean, and suddenly the dish is empty. 🧀🥨❤️
That’s exactly what makes this Baked Pimento Cheese Dip so much fun.
It’s simple, cozy, and made for sharing—whether you're having friends over, watching the big game, or just treating the family to something delicious on a quiet evening.
Sometimes the best appetizers are the ones that bring everyone to the table. ❤️
💬 Your Turn!
What would you dip into this cheesy goodness?
🥨 Pretzels
🥔 Potato chips
🥖 Toasted bread
🥕 Fresh veggies
🍘 Buttery crackers
Tell me your favorite—and save this recipe for your next gathering! 🧀🌶️❤️
Thank you for spending a little time in the kitchen with us today. ❤️
✍️ Written with care by BASSMA EL-HAZIBI
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