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Smoked Pimento Cheese

Smoked Pimento Cheese Dip

Brandyn Baker
This smoky, creamy pimento cheese dip elevates a Southern classic, usable for anything from dips to grilled cheese or even as a topping on a burger!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • prepping bowls and measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8oz. block cream cheese softened
  • Salt, Pepper, Garlic Rub to taste
  • 2 C cheddar cheese shredded
  • ⅓ C mayonnaise
  • 1 4 oz. container pimento peppers diced and drained
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Chives to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to 225 degrees. Meanwhile, take out the cream cheese and scour in a crosshatch pattern. Season thoroughly with a SPG-based rub and place on the grill for about 1 ½ hours to take on a smoky flavor.
  • Add the smoked cream cheese to a bowl with the next 6 ingredients and mix until well combined. Top with chives to garnish and serve with crackers. Enjoy!
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