Is Trader Joe's Pimento Cheese Dip worth buying?

Trader Joe’s Pimento Cheese Dip is worth considering if you want an extra-sharp-cheddar and roasted-pimento dip. Our editor tried it at the September 6 picnic, marked it “love,” and wrote “Tastes real.” That short positive note supports trying it, while the current ingredient list explains what is actually in the tub.

Does it contain cheddar cheese?

Yes. The official record for SKU 065241 starts with extra-sharp cheddar cheese and also lists roasted pimento pepper, mayonnaise, water and seasonings. The mayonnaise includes canola oil and eggs. These are package facts; the editor’s phrase “Tastes real” is a sensory impression, not an ingredient certification.

The tub is 10 ounces. Trader Joe’s online record lists $3.99 as of September 8, 2026, and about nine servings of two tablespoons each. Local prices and stock need a store check.

Where did it land in the personal ranking?

Pimento Cheese Dip is fourth of six dips in the September 8 editor snapshot, with three recorded comparisons involving it. It received “love” despite sitting below some other personally liked dips. A positive rating and a relative order answer different questions.

The note does not separately describe sharpness, texture or heat. The ingredient list identifies cheddar and pimento, but we should not add a detailed sensory verdict the editor did not record.

Was it a picnic favorite?

It was tasted at the September 6 picnic, but the host’s two reported standout pairings were different combinations. There were no group vote totals. The personal “love” here should not become a claim that Pimento Cheese Dip won the event.

Read the picnic pairing report for what the host actually reported. For another dip with an enthusiastic personal note, see Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Should I buy it for a particular pairing?

The available note does not name a tested dipper for this product. Choose a pairing you want to try, follow the package’s serving and storage instructions, and keep the combination in your own note afterward. That creates more useful evidence for your next purchase.

The tasting notes and category positions belong to one finds editor. We rechecked that personal record and the exact Trader Joe’s product sources on September 8, 2026. These are personal preferences, not a community vote. September 8, 2026: first publication, using the September 6 tasting and current exact ingredient record.