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Southern Pimento Cheese Dip

Sharp cheddar is blended with mayonnaise and diced pimentos into a rich, spreadable dip perfect for crackers or celery.

⏱ 10 minPrep time
🔥 0 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 AppetizerCategory
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Southern Pimento Cheese Dip

Pimento cheese is often called ‘the caviar of the South,’ with roots tracing to the early 20th century when canned pimentos and cream cheese became widely available. It became a beloved Southern staple, served at everything from church potlucks to the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

Creamy, tangy, and unmistakably Southern

Sharp cheddar is blended with mayonnaise and diced pimentos into a rich, spreadable dip perfect for crackers or celery.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Combine the cheddar, pimentos, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Serve with crackers, celery sticks, or as a sandwich spread.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Grating your own cheese from a block gives a creamier texture than pre-shredded cheese. Let the dip sit overnight for the best flavor.

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Recipe details

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Servings6
CategoryAppetizer
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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