Mexican Pimento Cheese Dip

    You'd better make a double batch, because this easy pimento cheese dip will disappear FAST.
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    mexican pimiento cheese dip

    Recipe by Sarah Tenaglia

    • Serves 8Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack (about 8 oz.)

    • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sour cream

    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

    • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

    • 1 tsp. ground cumin

    • 1/4 tsp. cayenne, plus more for sprinkling

    • veggies for serving (such as small carrots, radishes, mini bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)

    Preparation

    In medium bowl, mix cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and 1/4 tsp. cayenne. Season dip. Transfer to serving bowl. Top with more chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with veggies.