Best Bacon Pimento Cheese Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED PICKLES STUFFED WITH PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Use a small spoon to scoop out the center of each pickle half, creating a long well. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the pickle wells. Fill each pickle well with about 2 teaspoons of the pimento cheese. Smooth out into an even layer.
• Place the bacon strips in between paper towels on top of a microwave-safe plate. Microwave until slightly cooked, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Wrap 1 strip of bacon around each pickle half and secure it with a toothpick or by tucking it under the pickle half.
• Lay the wrapped pickles on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE AND BACON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix the cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos.
• Divide the mix and spread onto two of the bread slices.
• Top with the bacon and add the other bread slices.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet.
• Add the sandwiches and lightly brown on both sides.
• Serve warm.

PIMENTO (RED PEPPER) CHEESE-BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl with fork. Stir in cheese and roasted peppers. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 patties. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper; set aside.
• 3. Grill or pan fry burgers, turning once, 8 minutes or until desired doneness. During last 30 seconds of cooking, evenly top each burger with cheese mixture, then cook covered until
• cheese melts slightly. Arrange burgers on buns, then evenly top with bacon.

PIMENTO CHEESE-BACON GRITS

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add the grits, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to the water and cook according to the package instructions. Keep warm and loosen with water or stock to keep from getting too thick.
• Add the bacon to a small skillet. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and any bacon grease to a large bowl and let cool slightly. Stir in the creme fraiche and pimentos until all is combined and smooth. Add the Cheddar and Gouda and stir until the cheeses are coated and the whole mixture is cohesive.
• Reheat the grits until they are very hot, adding more water if necessary, to loosen. Dollop a few large spoonfuls of the pimento cheese into the grits at a time, stirring each time until melted and all the pimento cheese is incorporated. Spoon into a bowl and top with the scallions.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH AVOCADO AND BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove, and drain on paper towels.
• Place the cream cheese in a bowl, and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, garlic powder, pimentos, onion, jalapeno, and cayenne pepper until well blended.
• Spread two bread slices with the cream cheese mixture. Top each slice with avocado and bacon, divided evenly. Top with two remaining bread slices to make a sandwich. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

BACON CIABATTA CROSTINI WITH PIMENTO CHEESE AND CANDIED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• To make the candied jalapeños, Add the vinegar, sugar and garlic powder to a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Allow the mixture to boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then add in the peppers and stir with a wooden spoon, making sure all of the slices are submerged. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the peppers with a slotted spoon and place them in a jar or a bowl. Continue to cook the liquid for another 5 minutes until it has reduced by half, then pour it over the jalapeños. Allow the peppers to cool completely - you can do this a day ahead of time too.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until completely crispy and the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain. Preheat the broiler in your oven to high, with the over rack in the center of the oven. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, brush each slice with the bacon grease in the skillet from the cooked bacon. Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil for just 1 minute or so until the bread is golden. Don't take your eyes off of it!
• Let the crostini cool slightly. Crumble the cooked bacon. Spread each bread slice with a spoonful of pimento cheese. Add some bacon crumbles on top. Add one candied jalapeno on each crostini and serve.
• Pimento Cheese
• Add all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well until combined. You will have some leftover, so store it in a sealed container in the fridge.

PIMENTO CHEESE & BACON BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Process the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar and seasonings for the pimento cheese.
• Add pimentos; pulse to combine.
• Shape ground round or chuck into 8 (4 oz) portions on wax paper or parchment paper.
• Press each portion into a 4" patty using a fork, then season with salt and pepper.
• Top 4 patties with a slice of onion.
• Cover with remaining patties, seal edges with a fork, and season again.
• Grill burgers on an oiled grate for 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes more.
• Spoon 1/4 cup pimento cheese on each burger; grill 2 minutes longer.
• Serve burgers on rolls that have been brushed with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip with bacon, lettuce and tomato.

BACON PIMENTO CHEESE SAMMIE

Steps:

• 1. Add all pimento cheese ingredients to a bowl.
• 2. Mix all spread ingredients and chill. If you like spice, substitute Monterey with pepper jack.
• 3. Spread bread with a thin layer of mayo. Place on a skillet to toast.
• 4. Place a scoop of spread on bread.
• 5. Add cooked bacon.
• 6. Top with the second slice of bread. Enjoy!

GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE & BACON WITH PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• 1. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Grill over medium heat until golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat.
• 2. Brush the opposite side with melted butter and spread pepper jelly on the grilled side of one slice.
• 3. Then, divide the pimento cheese in half and spread on the grilled side of each slice. Place the freshly buttered, ungrilled side of each slice on the griddle/frying pan. Allow to grill.
• 4. As cheese melts, the jelly side will get loose. Place 3 slices of crisp cooked bacon on the diagonal of one side.
• 5. Flip the other cheese side to cover the bacon.
• 6. Remove sandwich from the griddle/frying pan to a cutting board. Allow to rest for a minute. Cut sandwich on the opposite diagonal from the bacon. Serve with extra pepper jelly for dipping.

PIMENTO CHEESE PATTY MELTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F Bake the bacon on a broiler pan until crisp, about 15 minutes.
• In a bowl, season the beef with salt and pepper. Mix in the worcestershire sauce, parsley, and onion. Form 4 large patties (thinner in the middle for even baking).
• In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and grill, turning once, for about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine the cheddar, pimientos, cream cheese, mayo, hot sauce, paprika, and garlic until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Reheat the skillet over medium heat. Butter 1 side of each slice of bread, place buttered side on work surface. Spread with cheese mixture. Top with slice with a burger, 2 pieces of bacon and another bread slice.
• Grill until golden and the cheese is melted.

GRILLED BACON & PIMENTO CHEESE SAMMIE

Steps:

• 1. Slather mayo onto the bread.
• 2. Top one of the slices with a generous helping of your favorite pimento cheese.
• 3. Top the pimento cheese with slices of fresh cooked bacon.
• 4. Top that with the other slice of bread, mayo side down.
• 5. Spread a little butter on both sides of the outside of the sandwich, and place in a skillet or on a griddle.
• 6. Flip the sandich halfway through the cooking process. Ensure both sides are cooked to your liking, and the ingredients inside are nice and hot.
• 7. Enjoy with a napkin and a smile.

PIMENTO CHEESE & BACON CROSTINI

Steps:

• 1. In a mixer fitted with the paddle, combine the white and orange cheddar cheeses. Add the chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, black pepper and garlic powder; blend at low speed. Season the pimento cheese with cayenne pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 400° Spread the pimento cheese on the toasts, top with the bacon and bake until the cheese is melted and browned, about 2 minutes. Serve. MAKE AHEAD The pimento cheese can be prepared through step 1 and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

BACON, EGG, AND PIMENTO CHEESE BREAKFAST SLIDERS

Steps:

• Pimento Cheese: Combine all ingredients but salt and pepper. Once combined, season with salt and pepper.
• Sliders: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, melt butter and toast slider rolls until golden brown.
• Place spoonful of Pimento cheese on bottom half of each bun.
• Top with bacon and eggs and top of bun, place back in pan, and put in oven briefly to warm cheese.

PIMENTO (RED PEPPER) CHEESE-BACON BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine Mayonnaise, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl with fork. Stir in cheese and roasted peppers. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 patties. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper; set aside.
• Grill or pan fry burgers, turning once, 8 minutes or until desired doneness. During last 30 seconds of cooking, evenly top each burger with cheese mixture, then cook covered until cheese melts slightly. Arrange burgers on buns, then evenly top with bacon.

BACON PIMENTO CHEESE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 8-10 minutes, before removing from water and letting them cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon and crumble.
• Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Mix the potatoes, bacon, pimentos, cheese, onions and green onions, toss with the dressing and either enjoy right away or chill in the fridge overnight.

PIMENTO & CHEESE BACON TARTS

Steps:

• 1. Place jar of pepper jelly in a double boiler to melt. Line the phyllo cups on 2 cookie sheets. Next take the softened cream cheese and incorporate into the pimento cheese. (The cream cheese stands up to heat better than mayonnaise and the pimento cheese won't soak through the tart as easily).
• 2. To assemble the tarts, fill each tart with pimento cheese mixture, drizzle the melted pepper jelly over the pimento cheese then place some real bacon bits on top.
• 3. Cook in preheated 350* oven for 6-7 minutes. These should be served warm. This will make 60 tarts. You can make more or less depending on the size of crowd you are serving,
• 4. Note, this is the easy version.. I usually make my own pimento cheese with cream cheese and cheddar cheese as the star, Using cream cheese cuts down the amount of mayonnaise you need to use to hold your mixture together and it won't soak through the tarts as easily!
• 5. I found some delicious real bacon pieces In a Bag at Sams* Super Store. I had to make 180 of these tarts for a retirement Party. These bacon bits are delicious!

PIMENTO CHEESE AND BACON CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°
• Spread the pimento cheese on the toasts
• Top with the bacon and bake until the cheese is melted and browned

SUMMER LOVING BACON PIMENTO CHEESE SAMMIE

Steps:

• https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/cheese-appetizer/pimento-cheese-spread-2.html For this sammie I added 5 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon to the pimento cheese recipe.
• Using three seperate pie plates, beat eggs in one, place flour in one, and panko in one. Season all three with Mrs. Dash original blend spice.
• Slice yellow squash, dip in flour, then eggs, then panko bread crumbs. Fry in about 2" of canola oil for a couple minutes on each side.

BACON-PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on a paper-towel lined plate; crumble bacon.
• In a mixing bowl, stir the bacon, cheeses, and remaining ingredients together.
• Serve immediately.

PIMENTO CHEESE PATTY MELTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Bake the bacon on a broiler pan until crisp, about 15 minutes.2. In a large bowl, season the beef with salt and pepper. Mix in the worcestershire, parsley and onion. Form 4 large patties (thinner in the middle for even cooking).3. In a large skillet or cast-iron griddle, heat the EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the patties and grill, turning once, for about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate.4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cheddar, pimientos, cream cheese, mayo, hot sauce, paprika and garlic until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.5. Reheat the skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter 1 side of each bread slice, placing buttered side down on a work surface. Spread with cheese mixture. Top each slice with a burger, 2 pieces of bacon and another bread slice. Griddle until golden and the cheese is melted.