Description
Pimento Cheese Crisps are a delightful Southern-inspired appetizer combining sharp cheddar cheese, creamy pimentos, and subtle spices baked into crispy, savory bites perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
Vegetables & Spices
- 2 tablespoons drained pimentos (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
Others
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped pimentos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired. Stir well until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Crisps: Scoop out small teaspoon-sized portions of the dough. Roll each portion into a ball, then gently flatten them slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon. Place the formed discs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the crisps are golden and crisp around the edges, indicating they are cooked through and perfectly crunchy.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crisps cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Afterwards, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their crispness.
Notes
- These crisps make an excellent savory snack or party appetizer.
- For a sharper flavor, opt for extra-sharp cheddar cheese.
- Store leftover crisps in an airtight container for up to 3 days to keep them fresh and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
