Description
This Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining the rich smokiness of Gouda with the classic tang of pimentos. Perfect for serving at gatherings, it offers an easy-to-make, smooth dip that pairs beautifully with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pimentos, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 dashes hot sauce (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature to facilitate easy mixing and a smooth dip consistency.
- Soften Cream Cheese: Microwave the cream cheese for about 30 seconds to soften it, which makes blending with the other ingredients easier.
- Mix Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the shredded smoked Gouda cheese until the mixture is creamy and well integrated.
- Add Seasonings and Pimentos: Stir in the chopped pimentos, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure all flavors are evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the dip with crackers or fresh vegetables as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, increase the amount of hot sauce according to your taste preference.
- Use freshly shredded smoked Gouda cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- To lighten the dip, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Remove excess moisture from pimentos by draining well to avoid thinning the dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
