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

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: aji amarillo, cheddar cheese

Servings:

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

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.

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