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A bowl of rich, creamy pimento cheese spread, garnished with fresh chives.

Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Dip

A zesty and flavorful dip featuring classic pimento cheese with a spicy kick from jalapeños and a fresh hint of cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups classic pimento cheese base
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced fresh or pickled jalapeños seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the classic pimento cheese base according to the main recipe instructions.
  2. Stir the finely diced jalapeños and chopped fresh cilantro into 1.5 cups of the prepared pimento cheese base.
  3. Chill the dip thoroughly before serving to allow all the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For extra spice, leave some jalapeño seeds in. Serve with crackers, vegetables, or tortilla chips.