Cheesy spicy appetizers you just can’t stop eating!
These are the perfect mate to your cup of tea, coffee, wine, beer or anything worth drinking (As you know lately I am not much of a water drinker so most of the time my cup is filled with hot water and some kind of green tea bag floating in there!). But these are equally great just alone!
You guys, these are the perfect little somethings you can serve your guests before the giant thanksgiving dinner you are about to cook or if you are like me, just make them today and have them stored in a container and every time you pass by them grab a handful! Best pimento cheese squares is snack ever!
Like zillion of other things, some sort of cheese crackers have been on my to make list for ages now and recently when I tasted pimento cheese (for your information, that was my first time eating pimento cheese!! I know I know but let’s move on!), I had to have it in like everything I can dream of and then I saw these and I was sold!
I was getting both my fantasies fulfilled – one eating pimento cheese in everything and making cheese crackers. The combination is everything. I insist on making sure you use all the ingredients as given in the recipe and you won’t be left with any leftovers!
These crackers look so Christmasy to me that for once I decided to post them near Christmas time but then I figured that they will be amazing for your thanksgiving party also.
And now I am all stressed about the wedding party I will soon be attending as I STILL have not decided my outfits yet! I know it’s like the last day I get but with this work, where is the time?!!
I am grabbing few of these and off to start my packing!
- 1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 2.5 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Drain pimentos and pat them dry using a paper towel. Chop them fine and keep aside.
- In a bowl, mix flour, mustard, chili flakes. To it add pimentos and mix to coat.
- In another bowl, beat cheese,oil and salt until it's all mixed. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- You can also knead a little bit using hands to make sure pimentos are evenly distributed.
- Transfer it to a floured surface and divide it into 2 equal portions. Roll one portion at a time into a ⅛th inch thickness and cut using a cookie cutter any shape you desire.
- Place ½" apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes (I found the right crispiness I wanted by baking them for 17 minutes) and cool on a wire rack.
- Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container.
Recipe adapted from myrecipes.com (Pimiento Cheese Squares)
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cheri says
November 22, 2014 at 2:25 PMHi Ami, these look really delicious, very creative!
naivecookcooks says
November 25, 2014 at 10:29 PMThanks Cheri!
Manju | Mirch Masala says
November 23, 2014 at 3:31 AMOoh! I am gonna add this to my Thanksgiving menu! 🙂
naivecookcooks says
November 25, 2014 at 10:29 PMThanks and let me know how your thanksgiving dinner went!!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
November 23, 2014 at 7:01 PMThese look amazing, Ami! I could seriously snack on these all day! The pimento is such a great idea and makes these so so pretty!
naivecookcooks says
November 25, 2014 at 10:28 PMThanks Kelly!
pam says
August 31, 2015 at 9:10 AMThe square shape is so unique. Where did you get the cutter for this and what were dimensions?
naivecookcooks says
August 31, 2015 at 10:33 PMHey Pam! I used a pastry cutting wheel and just eyeballed the size 🙂
pam says
September 3, 2015 at 2:33 PMThanks, you must have a steady hand!!! I found a square cookie cutter. I would love to try these and freeze them. Have you ever cut down the recipe? I mean 15 cups of flour and 25 cups of cheese sounds huge!!! Ha
naivecookcooks says
September 3, 2015 at 2:39 PMOh Pam dear are so kind!! Not really a steady hand but it worked 🙂 regarding the measurements, it’s 1.5 cups and 2.5 cups!! The dot is really small so kind of hard to notice I suppose 🙂 let me know how they turn out!!
pam says
September 3, 2015 at 2:59 PMThat sounds MUCH better!!! Now that you said that I see the tiny dot—my daughter did not see it either. Thanks!!!
Jay says
December 24, 2015 at 10:04 PMThese stay good up to a week……… Are you kidding, these won’t
last a day. I love pimento/cheese sandwiches, so I know I’ll love
these. I was shocked too, 15 cups of flour and 25 cups of cheese,
then I saw the dot. You really don’t want to run out, y’know.
naivecookcooks says
December 24, 2015 at 10:06 PMHa-ha agreed!! That dot yes it’s seriously so small!! Happy holidays!
debra amon says
December 22, 2019 at 10:51 PMI made these for my daughter to put on her meat and cheese platter for christmas. They are awesome! On one batch, I sprinkled coarsely ground pepper for and extra kick.
naivecookcooks says
February 20, 2020 at 1:06 PMThat sounds awesome!! 🙂