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Baked Pimento Cheese Dip

featured in Birthday Party Food!

This ooey gooey take on pimento cheese is sure to be your new favorite party snack. A blend of cheeses is baked into a melty dip, then topped with a zesty mixture of pimentos and olives. Serve with plenty of crackers for dipping!

Aleya Zenieris & Ben Mims
Tasty Team
August 27, 2020
95% would make again
Total Time

20 minutes

20 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

15 minutes

15 min

Baked Pimento Cheese Dip
Total Time

20 minutes

20 min

Prep Time

5 minutes

5 min

Cook Time

15 minutes

15 min

Ingredients

for 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (400 g)
  • 6 oz cream cheese (180 g), room temperature
  • ¼ cup grated pecorino romano (25 g)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow onion, grated
  • 3 jars pimentos, diced, drained
  • ¼ cup kalamata olive (45 g), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • cracker, for serving

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 596
  • Fat 49g
  • Carbs 8g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 29g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cheddar, cream cheese, Pecorino-Romano, olive oil, and grated onion until evenly combined.
  3. Spread the cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, transfer to the oven, and bake until golden, just melted, and heated through, about 15 minutes.
  4. While the cheese bakes, stir together the pimentos, Kalamata olives, parsley, Worcestershire, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  5. Spoon the pimento mixture into the center of the dip. Serve hot, with crackers alongside.
  6. Enjoy!
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