Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip

A twist on the traditional pimento cheese dip, it offers a mild kick without being overpowering, overly oily, or mayo-heavy.  Don’t be afraid of the heat from the jalapenos and Sriracha as the other ingredients cut their heat level.  If you would prefer, cut them by half and sample.  I think you’ll be surprised it could still handle more.

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Prep: 10 min.

Refrigerate: 2 hrs. 10 mins.

Total: 2 hrs. 20 mins.

Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. celery seed
  • 1 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • 6 oz. piquillo pepper, chopped (regular pimentos can be substituted)
  • 5 cups shredded Cheddar (approximately 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and celery seed.
  2. Mix in the pickled jalapenos, piquillo peppers and shredded Cheddar.
  3. Add the Sriracha and combine.
  4. Taste and add more mayonnaise and Sriracha, if necessary.
  5. Chill before serving.

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