Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
Hot pimento cheese dip is perfect for tailgating, parties and all pimento cheese fans. You'll be quickly adding this appetizer to your party menu once you try it - everyone is going to love this twist on a Southern favorite.
Servings 6
Calories 508.1kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup pimentos chopped (approximately 3 pimento peppers)
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup diced green onion
- 1 cup diced cooked bacon
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimentos, mayo, paprika, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Pulse until well combined.
- Transfer to a small slow cooker and heat on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- When the pimento cheese dip is hot and smooth, turn off the heat and stir in the bacon and green onion. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
You can also heat this dip in a small pan over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 508.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 24.7g | Fat: 38.1g | Saturated Fat: 16.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1123.9mg | Potassium: 271.5mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 2193.3IU | Vitamin C: 37.4mg | Calcium: 362.1mg | Iron: 1.5mg