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Aji Amarillo Cheese Dip Recipe

This aji amarillo cheese dip puts a Peruvian spin on classic southern pimento cheese with aji amarillo paste, so creamy and delicious, a new favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: aji amarillo, cheddar cheese
Servings: 6
Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoon aji Amarillo paste or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise add more for creamier dip
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
  • Salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
  • Dash of hot sauce

Instructions

  • Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, aji Amarillo paste, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Fold the mixture gently to combine until uniform.
  • Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add more aji Amarillo paste and/or mayo as desired. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
  • Refrigerate in a sealed container at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.

Notes

Serve with crackers or plantain chips!
Nutritional information estimated for just the dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 0.2mg