Description
Southern pimento cheese dip is a true Kentucky and Southern staple that disappears fast at any gathering. Made in just 10 minutes with sharp and extra-sharp cheddar cheeses shredded in different sizes for the perfect flavor and texture. This creamy and tangy spread gets an irresistible crunch from toasted pecans and a kick from a few simple spices. Serve it cold with crackers or veggies at your next dinner party, shower, or get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cup Pecans - chopped
- 8 Ounce Block Extra Sharp Cheddar
- 8 Ounce Sharp Cheddar
- 1 1/2 Cups Mayo
- 1 - 4 Ounce Jar Pimentos - drained
- 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Finely Grated Onion*
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheight. Put the chopped pecans on a small baking sheet. Place in the oven and toast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove once the time is up to cool.
- While the pecans are toasting, grate the cheese. Grate the extra sharp cheddar cheese on the fine side of a cheese grater. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese on the large side of the grater. Do not skip this step - it is important to grate the 2 different sizes - it is crucial for the texture of this recipe.
- In a large bowl, add in the mayo, pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, and cayenne pepper. Stir together.
- Add in toasted pecans and grated cheese to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Place in a serving bowl and serve with French bread, crackers, celery or fresh veggies - or place in the fridge to chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- A microplace grater gives the best texture and results for grating the fresh onion.
- Store leftovers covered tightly in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers - cold dip
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American - Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 427.7 mg
- Fat: 39.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
