Corn & Pimento Cheese Dip – a quick and easy dip that is great for watching The Masters and all your spring and summer cookouts! Can serve as a dip with chips or as a side dish. Corn, pimentos, green onions, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Can make in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve. I can’t go to a party without bringing this dip! I never have any leftovers!
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Masters week is finally here. This is a big week in our house. Chicken Legs will be glued to the laptop and TV all week watching the golf tournament. I am whipping up a few Masters-themed snacks for us to eat while we watch the golf. There will be Egg Salad, Pimento Cheese and maybe a few Azalea Cocktails. A new treat for this year’s watch party is this yummy Corn & Pimento Cheese Dip. It is a corn salad combined with pimento cheese. YUM! It is a flavor sensation that is simply irresistible. We served it as an appetizer, but it would also be great as a side dish at your upcoming spring and summer cookouts. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
What is Pimento Cheese?
Pimento Cheese is a traditional Southern recipe that is, in its simplest form, cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos. It can be used as a spread, dip, on top of a burger, in a sandwich. The Masters is famous for their pimento cheese sandwiches. It is a tradition to have an Egg Salad Sandwich and a Pimento Cheese Sandwich while watching the Masters golf tournament.
How To Make Pimento Cheese & Corn Dip Recipe
This no bake dip is very simple to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together corn kernels, diced pimentos, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder to the bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate a few hours to overnight before serving.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Can This Dip Be Made in Advance? Absolutely! I like to make this dip a day in advance and store it in the fridge so the flavors have time to meld together and chill.
- Variations/Additions:
- jalapenos
- diced green chiles
- crumbled bacon
- fresh cilantro
- lime juice
- hot sauce
- red onion
- You can use any cheese that you enjoy. Cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, or Monterey jack cheese all taste great.
- Make sure to use a high-quality mayo such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s.
- Can I bake the dip and serve it hot? I have not tried baking this particular dip so I can not say how it turns out. Here is our recipe for Oven Baked Pimento Cheese Dip: https://www.plainchicken.com/baked-pimento-cheese-dip-masters/
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cheesy Corn Dip for a Crowd
When it comes to serving dip, you’re in for a flavor-packed treat that pairs wonderfully with a variety of dippers. This creamy and cheesy concoction, with its sweet corn kernels and tangy pimentos, begs to be scooped up with the satisfying crunch of Fritos Scoops corn chips or tortilla chips. The salty and crispy chips are the perfect vessel for this delightful dip, offering a fantastic textural contrast to its smooth and savory goodness. However, don’t stop there! Fresh vegetable sticks like celery and bell peppers add a refreshing element to balance out the richness of the dip. And if you’re feeling adventurous, try it with warm, toasted baguette slices or our Spicy Snack Crackers for an extra twist. No matter your choice, the corn cheese dip is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to elevate your snack game and keep your guests coming back for more.
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Corn Pimento Cheese Dip
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 2 (11-oz) cans corn, drained
- 2 (4-oz) jars diced pimentos, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic salt or to taste
- 1 (8-oz) container sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions:
- Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for several hours.
- Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.
Notes:
- Can This Dip Be Made in Advance? Absolutely! I like to make this dip a day in advance and store it in the fridge so the flavors have time to meld together and chill.
- Variations/Additions:
- jalapenos
- diced green chiles
- crumbled bacon
- fresh cilantro
- lime juice
- hot sauce
- red onion
- You can use any cheese that you enjoy. Cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, or Monterey jack cheese all taste great.
- Make sure to use a high-quality mayo such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s.
- Can I bake the dip and serve it hot? I have not tried baking this particular dip so I can not say how it turns out. Here is our recipe for Oven Baked Pimento Cheese Dip: https://www.plainchicken.com/baked-pimento-cheese-dip-masters/
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Steph
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i have a new love for pimento cheese – i still want to make that bruschetta we had! this looks great!