Best Pimento Cheese Bites With Cream Of Tomato Dip Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

PIMIENTO CHEESE DIP

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Crackers and assorted crudités, for serving

Steps:

Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, pimientos, mayonnaise, onion powder, cayenne, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it is well combined and fluffy, about 1 minute. Salt to taste.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the chives. Serve with crackers and assorted crudités.

PIMENTO CHEESE BITES WITH CREAM OF TOMATO DIP

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Provided by Akasha Richmond

Categories Blender Cheese Soy Tomato Appetizer Cocktail Party Vegetarian Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Oscars Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher

Yield Makes 12 pimento cheese sandwiches; serves 6 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 27

Ingredients

Cream of Tomato Dip
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 can (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, chopped (retain juice)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon fresh
2 tablespoons white rice flour
1 cup plain soymilk
1/4 cup soymilk creamer
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pimento Cheese Bites
1 cup grated soy or dairy cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons vegan or light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 cup diced pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped green olives
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
6 slices spelt, whole-wheat, or sliced sourdough bread
Canola cooking spray, olive oil, or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

To make the dip, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a 4-quart soup pot. Add the onions and shallots, and sauté until softened and clear, about 8 minutes. Add the salt, tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, broth, bay leaf, basil, and thyme. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
Mix the rice flour with the soymilk and the soy creamer. Whisk into the tomato mixture and simmer 5 minutes more. Remove the bay leaf.
Puree the dip in 2 batches in a blender until smooth and creamy. At this point, taste the soup. If you think it needs to be sweeter, add the sugar, then season to taste with freshly ground pepper.
To make the Pimento Cheese Bites, mix the cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, pimento, olives, salt, pepper, and red pepper sauce in a small bowl. Divide equally among 3 slices of the bread and top with the remaining bread slices. Heat a 10- or 12-inch non-stick sauté pan over medium heat. Spray with the cooking spray. If you're not watching your fat grams, add a tablespoon of the nonhydrogenated soy spread to the pan. Cook the sandwiches on each side until browned and cheese has melted. Add more spray or soy spread as you go along. Cut into quarters and serve with the dip.