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Ultimate Pimento Cheese Bar for Snack Fest: Easy Party Idea

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This isn’t just a dip—it’s a whole experience. A creamy, tangy pimento cheese base with sharp cheddar and sweet pimentos, served as a build-your-own bar with crackers, veggies, and fun toppings. Perfect for effortless entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz jar pimentos, drained and diced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the bar (optional): crackers, toasted baguette slices, celery sticks, carrot sticks, mini sweet peppers, pickled jalapeños, bacon bits, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, hot s…

Instructions

  1. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese on the large holes of a box grater. Set aside.
  2. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, or microwave in 10-second bursts until soft.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth.
  4. Fold in the grated cheddar and diced pimentos until evenly coated. Do not overmix.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed. Add more cayenne for extra heat.
  6. For best flavor, chill the pimento cheese in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. While chilling, prepare the bar toppings: slice baguette, wash and cut vegetables, cook and crumble bacon if using.
  8. Arrange the pimento cheese in a bowl in the center of a serving board. Surround with crackers, toasted bread, veggies, and toppings in small bowls.

Notes

Grate your own cheese for the creamiest texture. Let cream cheese soften before mixing. Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor. The dip can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and cheddar shreds.

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