Description
This creamy and flavorful Baked Pimento Cheese Dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser for parties and gatherings. Combining the sharpness of cheddar and parmesan cheeses with the tang of mayonnaise, sour cream, and roasted red peppers, then baked until bubbly, it offers a warm, delicious dip that pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 (12-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ¾ tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Red Peppers: Drain the jar of roasted red peppers thoroughly and chop them into small pieces.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar and parmesan cheeses, chopped roasted red peppers, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well until everything is evenly blended.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a dash more hot sauce or some finely chopped jalapeños.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
