Description

This dip is a much loved favorite at parties, showers, potlucks and picnics. It's simple and quick to make which makes it even better. It's creamy and smooth with 3 different cheeses, onion, mayo, and gets its kick from pimentos, chipotle powder and Tabas

Ingredients

• 1 T. canola oil
• 3/4 c. sliced scallions, from about 5 or 3/4 c. grated or finely chopped sweet onion
• 4 oz. jarred chopped pimentos, drained and patted dry
• 1/2 t. chipotle powder
• 1/4 c. cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 c. mayonnaise
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 2 t. Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/2 lb. Colby cheese, coarsely grated

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Heat oil in a small skillet; add scallions and pimentos; cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chipotle powder.
3. Scrape mixture into a large bowl; add cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and Tabasco sauce. Fold in the cheeses; transfer to a shallow, 1 quart baking dish.