Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese

(from Lyndzey’s recipe box)

Source: RecipeThing user largomason

Ingredients

  • 1/2cup mayonnaise
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (reduced fat is fine)
  • 3/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped finely
  • 8 oz extra sharp cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
  • 8 oz Pepperjack cheese, grated
  • 1/3 cup minced scallion (2-3 scallions)
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dip, reserving 1 tablespoon of each cheese for topping. Mix well with a spatula or wooden spoon. Adjust seasonings if necessary, and spoon mixture into the baking dish.

  3. Top with the reserved cheese and bake 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Garnish with additional cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips

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