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Pimento Cheese Bar

Create Your Own Pimento Cheese Bar for the Ultimate Snack Fest

A customizable Pimento Cheese Bar that invites creativity and satisfies taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Spread
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Freshly grated for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Consider using Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pimentos Drained
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground for best taste
For the Stir-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Capers
  • 1/4 cup Pickled Jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Herbs (Chives, Cilantro, Basil) Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dilly Beans Sliced
For Serving
  • 2 cups Tortilla Chips
  • 2 cups Corn Chips
  • 2 cups Crackers Assorted
  • 1 loaf Toast Points

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sharp Cheddar, creamy mayonnaise, drained chopped pimentos, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to distribute seasoning evenly.
  3. Transfer the pimento cheese spread to a serving bowl or platter. Arrange tortilla chips, corn chips, crackers, and toast points around it.
  4. Prepare small bowls of capers, pickled jalapeños, fresh herbs, and sliced dilly beans for guests to personalize their spread.
  5. Let the pimento cheese spread sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor. Allow for customization with stir-ins to enhance the flavor experience.

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