Homemade Pimento Cheese Cups Recipe

Name: Homemade Pimento Cheese Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Asiago Fresco Cheese, Grated; 1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1/2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 3 ounces, weight Pimentos (drained); 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 3/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cups Olive Oil Mayo, Or More To Taste; 1 loaf Sliced Sandwich Bread; 1 stick Melted Butter; 6 leaves Fresh Basil, Julienned; Cayenne Pepper (Optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Asiago Fresco Cheese, Grated
1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1/2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
3 ounces, weight Pimentos (drained)
1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
3/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cups Olive Oil Mayo, Or More To Taste
1 loaf Sliced Sandwich Bread
1 stick Melted Butter
6 leaves Fresh Basil, Julienned
Cayenne Pepper (Optional)

1
For the cheese: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and, with a stand or handheld mixer, blend until completely incorporated.
2
For the bread cups: Roll sliced sandwich bread flat and, using a 2-3 inch cookie cutter, biscuit cutter or a juice glass turned upside down, cut out rounds of bread.
3
Brush both sides with melted butter and place in mini muffin tin.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Remove from oven, let cool slightly and fill with homemade pimento cheese.
6
Sprinkle with julienned fresh basil and cayenne pepper if desired.
7
Can be served warm or room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Asiago Fresco Cheese, Grated, 1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese, Grated, 1/2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened, and more.

Yes, Homemade Pimento Cheese Cups falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Pimento Cheese Cups

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