The classic cheese pimiento spread may be elevated by adding in herbs such as basil and parsley—these are great to serve with your appetizers at your next party!
Pimiento-Herb Cheese Dip Recipe
Add herbs to this classic sandwich spread and serve on melba toast for your next party!
Ingredients
Pimiento-Herb Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 1 Cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup pimiento chopped
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 Cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 Cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- lemon juice juice from half a lemon
- Crackers to serve, you may also use chips or melba toast
Instructions
- Make the pimiento cheese layer: Mix cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, chopped pimiento, sweet paprika, salt, and Dijon mustard in a bowl until smooth.
- Make the herb cheese layer: Mix cream cheese,fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, salt, minced garlic, and juice from half a lemon in a bowl until smooth. Place pimiento cheese layer in a medium glass serving bowl; smoothen top.
- Cover and chill for 15 minutes or until firm. Place herb cheese layer on top of pimiento cheese. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or melba toast.
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