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Southern Charm Dip

SouthernNo-CookCheesy

Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: 10 servings

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Well, isn't this just the most charming appetizer! Southern Charm Dip is full of Southern hospitality and delectable Southern style! Tangy and wonderfully spiced, with plenty of sweetness from the pimiento peppers and lots of cheesy goodness from the partnership of Monterey Jack and cheddar! Grab your crackers and prepare to be wowed, because Southern Charm Dip makes a great first impression!

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons jarred diced pimiento peppers, drained
  • 2 teaspoons onion, grated
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • crackers, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese and using an electric handheld mixer, beat until it is soft.

Step 2 -Scrape the sides and the bottom of the bowl.

Step 3 -Add the mayonnaise, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the salt, and the black pepper to the cream cheese and beat until it is combined and smooth.

Step 4 -Taste the cream cheese mixture and add more of the salt and more of the black pepper, as needed.

Step 5 -Add the pimiento peppers, the onions, the Monterey Jack cheese, and the cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and stir until evenly combined.

Step 6 -Cover the bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 7 -Serve the dip with the crackers.

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