Pimento Cheese Crisps Recipe
Pimento cheese crisps are a delightful and crunchy snack that combines creamy pimento cheese with a crispy base. Perfect for entertaining or as a tasty appetizer, these bites are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 grater
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened (4 oz)
- ½ cup diced pimentos (drained) (2 oz)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (2 oz)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- to taste salt and pepper salt and pepper
- 1 cup cornmeal (for the base) (4 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Using a teaspoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of the pimento cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between each dollop to allow for spreading.
- Gently flatten each dollop to form small rounds.
- Sprinkle cornmeal over the top of each cheese round to create a crispy base.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for a more substantial snack.
Notes
These crisps can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a day or two.
For added flavor, consider stirring in chopped green onions or jalapeños into the cheese mixture.
Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for a more substantial snack.