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Old Fashioned Cheese Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese

A delicious and easy cheese dip recipe made with simple ingredients for an old-fashioned flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerator time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 People
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Pimento
  • 1 Green bell pepper Finely chopped
  • 1 Small yellow onion
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Finely chopped pecans Optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving dish
  • Cheese Spreader

Method
 

  1. Begin by creaming together 16 ounces of cream cheese and 8 ounces of cheddar cheese until it’s blended well.
  2. Add 1 tbsp chopped pimento, chopped green bell pepper, chopped small onion, 1tsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper. You can add more cayenne pepper if you like a spicy dip.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together until everything is well blended.
  4. Spread the cheese dip in an even layer in an 8x8 dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours prior to serving.
  5. Serve chilled with crackers, vegetables, or pretzels. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cheese Ball Instructions
  1. After combing all the ingredients, transfer the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
  2. Chill the ball in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  3. After chilling, roll the ball in the finely chopped pecans until it is covered.
  4. Serve the cheese ball on a serving platter with a cheese spreader.

Notes

Helpful Tips 
Make sure to soften the cream cheese. The cheese dip will combine much easier if the cream cheese is softened. 
You can make the cheese dip a day or two ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. 
If you’re making a cheese ball, add the chopped pecans the day you serve it. They can become soggy if they’re stored in the fridge too long. 
Double the recipe if you’re serving a large crowd!