Bacon pimiento cheese is savory, salty, and a little bit spicy.
Case in pointthis bacon-packedpimiento cheese.
Do you remember how much better it is?
Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
But back to messing with a good thing: Has bacon ever NOT made anything better?
The crispy bacon bits in and on top of this dip make it extra special.
And since youve added bacon, congratulationsyouve just made pimiento cheese a breakfast food.
And theres nothing wrong with that!
Ingredients
8thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
1 1/2cupsmayonnaise
1(4-oz.
)jar diced pimientos, drained
1tsp.Worcestershire sauce
1tsp.onion powder
1tsp.garlic powder
1/2tsp.smoked paprika
1/4tsp.cayenne pepper
1(8-oz.
)block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1(8-oz.
Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, and let cool completely, about 5 minutes.
Discard drippings, or reserve for another use.
Reserve 1 tablespoon cooked bacon.
Fold cheeses and remaining cooked bacon into mayonnaise mixture until combined.
Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
