Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

written by The Recipe Exchange | May 18, 2022

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese room temperature
2 cups grated sharp cheddar + 1 tbsp
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pimentos
2 tablespoon green onion sliced
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a stand mixer combine the cream cheese, 2 cups grated cheddar and mayonnaise. Mix until well incorporated. Stir in the chopped pimento, green onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and hot sauce. Mix until well incorporated.

Spray an oven safe dish with cooking spray. Place the pimento cheese dip mixture in the dish. Top with a tablespoon of shredded cheddar.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or chips!