Name: Mandy’s Favorite Pimento Cheese Dip
Prep time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: Approx. 24 tbsp (1 1/2 c)
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 brick (4 oz/ 113 g) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c (4 fl oz/ 118 ml) baconnaise; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 2 shakes smoked paprika; black pepper, to taste; 3 tbsp diced pimento; 2 oz (57 g) pepper jack cheese, shredded; 2 oz (57 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Ingredients

1/2 brick (4 oz/ 113 g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c (4 fl oz/ 118 ml) baconnaise
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
2 shakes smoked paprika
black pepper, to taste
3 tbsp diced pimento
2 oz (57 g) pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 oz (57 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, baconnaise, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Stir in the pimentos and shredded cheeses by hand.
Transfer to a lidded container and refrigerate until well chilled, 1-2 hours. You may serve immediately, but it tastes better the longer the flavors are allowed to mingle.
Serve with Parm Crisps and vegetable pieces, or as desired.

Notes

Variations

Spicy Jalapeno: stir in 1 oz finely diced jalapeño

Smoky Cheddar: replace sharp cheddar cheese with smoked cheddar

Crunchy Bacon: replace baconnaise with regular, avocado-oil mayonnaise and add 1-2 oz finely crumbled bacon

Per 2 tbsp: 157 cal, 3 g protein, 15.8 g fat, 1.1 g carbs, 0.1 g fiber, 1 g NET carbs

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp

Keywords: Pimento cheese, dip, appetizer, big game