Best 12 Pimiento Cheese Crackers Recipes

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Pimiento cheese crackers are a delightful snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a combination of pimiento cheese, which is a spread made from cheese, pimientos, and other ingredients, and crackers. The combination of creamy pimiento cheese and crispy crackers creates a satisfying and flavorful snack that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack to serve at a party or a simple treat to enjoy at home, pimiento cheese crackers are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PIMIENTO CHEESE CRACKERS



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This dough can be formed into a log and stashed in the freezer so it's on hand for whenever you just happen to need a party appetizer. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before slicing.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Hors D'Oeuvre     Appetizer     Cheese     Cheddar     Bell Pepper     Bake     Sesame     Peanut Free     Vegetarian     New Year's Eve     Cocktail Party     Holiday 2018

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz. sharp cheddar, coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped jarred pimiento peppers
5 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 Tbsp. white or black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Pulse cheese, flour, salt, and cayenne in a food processor to combine (4-6 pulses should do it). Add pimiento peppers and pulse until mixture turns orange (another 2 or 3 pulses). Add butter and pulse until largest pieces are about the size of a pea (4-6 pulses). Drizzle in 2 Tbsp. ice water and pulse 2 or 3 more times. Dough should stick together when squeezed in your hand. If not, pulse in another tablespoonful of ice water.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a tightly packed 2"-diameter log. Gently sprinkle sesame seeds over surface and roll log over sesame seeds, pressing them into dough to adhere, until completely coated. Discard any sesame seeds that don't stick. Wrap dough in plastic and chill at least 4 hours and up to 2 days before rolling out.
  • Place a rack in the middle of oven; preheat to 350°F. Unwrap dough and using a sharp knife, slice into thin rounds; aim for 1/8"-1/4" thick. Transfer rounds to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1" apart (they won't all fit in one batch). Prick each cracker 3-4 times with a fork to keep them from puffing up and bake, rotating baking sheet front to back halfway through, until tops and edges are golden, 25-30 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet; crackers will crisp as they cool. Repeat with remaining rounds and a fresh parchment-lined baking sheet.

PIMENTO CHEESE AND CRACKERS



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Set out this classic Southern cheese spread as an easy starter for any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces whipped cream cheese
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
2 jars (2 ounces each) pimentos, drained
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Process cream cheese, cheddar, pimentos, and Tabasco in a food processor until coarsely pureed. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crackers.

PIMENTO CHEESE AND CRACKERS



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Actually this cheese can be served a number of different ways, I like to serve it on crackers with a sliced olive on top, this cheese is best prepared a day in advance and refigerated to allow the flavors to blend. This will be the first to vanish at your get together lol!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spreads

Time 5h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces cream cheese (very soft)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (no more than a teaspoon!) or 1 pinch garlic powder
1 (2 ounce) jar red pimento pepper, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Tabasco sauce or louisiana hot sauce
butter flavored cracker (Ritz crackers are best to use for this!)
1 large sliced pimento stuffed olive

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix all ingredients together.
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste.
  • Cover and chill for a minumum of 5 hours or overnight.
  • Spoon on crackers as desired.
  • Top each cracker with a sliced olive.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 279.1, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.6

PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Puree 1/3 cup sliced pimientos (drained) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3 cups finely grated sharp cheddar and beat with a mixer until combined. Beat in 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

HORSERADISH-PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Horseradish adds a spicy, modern twist to this southern staple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
1/3 cup chopped pimiento
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons horseradish
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together cheddar, pimiento, mayonnaise, horseradish, and sliced scallion. Serve with crackers.

GRANDMA KNOWLTON'S PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Grandma Knowlton

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced drained pimiento peppers from jar, roasted red peppers, or piquillo peppers (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Celery sticks
Ritz crackers
Sliced white bread (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Mash with fork to blend well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. Serve pimiento cheese with celery sticks and Ritz crackers, or, if desired, spread between 2 slices of white bread and cut diagonally to make 4 sandwich triangles.

PIMIENTO-CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Made easy with refrigerated hash brown potatoes, this breakfast casserole gets its touch of heat from a homemade pimiento cheese that's irresistibly good.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 block (8 oz) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 jars (4 oz each) diced pimiento peppers, well drained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped jarred pickled jalapeño chiles
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
10 eggs
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups chopped cooked ham
Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cheese, mayonnaise, pimiento peppers, green chiles, green onions, jalapeño chiles, Worcestershire sauce and ground red pepper with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy.
  • In another large bowl, beat eggs with whisk; stir in cheese mixture. Add potatoes and ham to bowl; stir until well mixed. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
  • Bake 43 to 48 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set. Let stand 15 minutes; top with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 280 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PIMIENTO CHEESE



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This is the ultimate pimiento cheese recipe. What makes this pimiento cheese better than average? Besides not using cream cheese, which is something the southern-raised experts in our test kitchens felt strongly about, this recipe calls for beating the cheese mixture to make it smoother and more spreadable. According to them, it's hard to beat too long. Combine that technique with a little extra prep-grating your own cheese makes all the difference here-and a few non-traditional ingredients-soy sauce, pickled jalapeño peppers and Dijon really amp up the flavor. This pimiento cheese isn't just cheesy and creamy, it's also slightly spicy, deeply savory and a tiny bit tangy. With so much going on, this totally nontraditional, but absolutely irresistible take on pimiento cheese is a must try!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice (from jar of Old El Paso™ pickled jalapeño slices)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
16 oz freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 cups)
4 oz freshly grated Colby cheese (1 cup)
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimientos, drained
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped Old El Paso™ pickled jalapeño slices (from 12-oz jar)
Crackers, as desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, place mayonnaise, pickled jalapeño juice, mustard, soy sauce and lemon juice. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 5 to 10 seconds to combine.
  • Add cheeses; beat on medium speed 15 to 30 seconds to combine. Scrape bowl, then beat on medium speed 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese mixture is creamy and spreadable.
  • Stir pimientos, onions and jalapeños into cheese mixture, until just combined. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize About 1/4 Cup, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh summer tomato, inside a grilled cheese sandwich or plain with some crackers. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 jars (4 ounces each) pimiento strips, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 block (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 block (8 ounces) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add cheeses and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD



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This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained
Assorted crackers and vegetables

Steps:

  • Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PIMIENTO CHEESE AND TOMATO BITES



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To make this even easier, we set a bowl of the pimiento cheese on a platter with crackers, cherry tomatoes, cut-up veggies, and a spoon, and let guests help themselves.

Provided by thehungryscientist

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon dried mustard
¾ teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimiento peppers, drained
3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 ounces shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
30 buttery crackers
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire, lemon juice, dried mustard, hot sauce, sugar, kosher salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in diced pimiento and cheeses. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture onto each cracker. Top with cherry tomato halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 111.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WORLD'S BEST PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Found this in a local publication and made it three times over the holidays - was asked for the recipe many times. It's easy to double, and is great served with crackers.

Provided by Musical Joy

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
6 -8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, undrained
3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup pecan chips

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic, parsley and Tabasco (by hand or in food processor) until smooth.
  • Add undrained pimientos, cheese and pecans; mix well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 176.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to make the pimiento cheese spread. This will help to ensure that the spread is smooth and creamy.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can grate the cheese and mix it with the other ingredients by hand. However, this will take a little longer and the spread may not be as smooth.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the crackers into thin slices. This will help to prevent them from breaking when you spread the pimiento cheese on them.
  • If you are using store-bought crackers, you can toast them in the oven before assembling the crackers. This will help to give them a more crispy texture.
  • Be creative with your toppings. You can add chopped nuts, sliced olives, or diced pickles to the pimiento cheese spread before assembling the crackers.

Conclusion:

Pimiento cheese crackers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover pimiento cheese. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a snack that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give pimiento cheese crackers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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