Description
Pimento Cheese Crisps are a deliciously crispy and savory snack featuring baked cheese discs topped with a creamy, tangy pimento cheese spread. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these crisps combine sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and flavorful seasonings baked to golden perfection, then finished with a smooth blend of cheddar, mayonnaise, pimentos, and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
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Crisp Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for added crunch)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional for extra flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pimento Cheese Spread
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos, drained
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cheese crisps.
- Make the crisps: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheddar, Parmesan, optional flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Spoon small, tablespoon-sized piles of this mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, then gently flatten each pile into a disc shape.
- Bake the crisps: Bake the discs in the oven for 8-10 minutes until they turn golden and bubbly. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, allowing them to crisp up fully.
- Make the pimento cheese spread: In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Assemble the pimento cheese crisps: Once the cheese crisps have cooled and hardened, top each crisp with a generous dollop of the pimento cheese spread.
- Serve: Serve the assembled crisps immediately as a flavorful appetizer or snack, and enjoy the satisfying combination of crispy cheese and creamy pimento topping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can add the optional flour to the cheese mixture.
- The paprika adds a nice smoky flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Ensure the crisps cool completely before adding the topping to maintain their crunch.
- Make the pimento cheese spread ahead of time and refrigerate for a few hours to deepen flavors.
- These crisps are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
