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Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers

Name: Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; 4 oz Cream Cheese; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 1 4 oz jar Diced Pimentos; 0.5 Jalapeño; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 0.5 tsp Hot Sauce; To taste Salt; To taste Black Pepper; For serving Crackers or Toasted Bread

Make Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers, an American snack recipe with Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cream Cheese. It has about 15 min, about 250 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.

AmericanSnack15 min6 servings250 cal/serving

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Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers is an American snack recipe that takes about 15 min, makes 6 servings, has about 250 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.

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Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers ingredients

2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
4 oz Cream Cheese
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
1 4 oz jar Diced Pimentos
0.5 Jalapeño
0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
0.5 tsp Onion Powder
0.5 tsp Hot Sauce
To taste Salt
To taste Black Pepper
For serving Crackers or Toasted Bread

How to make Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, well-drained pimentos, minced jalapeño (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce (if using).
Mix everything together thoroughly with a spoon or sturdy spatula until all ingredients are well combined. Do not overmix, as it can make the cheese greasy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or preferably an hour) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with a variety of crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks.

Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers FAQ

How do I make Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers?

Make Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.

What ingredients are in Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers?

The main ingredients include Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cream Cheese, Mayonnaise, Diced Pimentos. The full ingredient list is included on this page.

How long does Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers take?

This recipe takes about 15 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.

How many calories are in Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip with Crackers?

Recipe Genius estimates about 250 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.

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