Making My Favorite Hot Pimento Cheese Dip 🔥🧀

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: mild cheddar

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado mayo

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado mayo offers healthy fats, while sour cream is often less expensive.

pimento peppers

🥗Healthier: roasted red peppers

💰Cheaper: jarred roasted peppers

Roasted red peppers provide a similar flavor and texture.

Grate 2 cups of mild cheddar cheese.

Grate 2 cups of pepper jack cheese.

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to a mixing bowl.

Soften cream cheese by placing it in hot water for a few minutes if not already softened.

Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of Louisiana style hot sauce to the bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Add a pinch of salt and some black pepper to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl well.

Add the grated cheeses to the mixture and stir to combine.

Add one can of diced pimentos and mix well.

Chop about 1/2 cup of green onions finely and add to the mixture.

Spray a 9x9 casserole dish with cooking spray.

Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and smooth it out.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven after 15 minutes and check for doneness.

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