Simply Southern Bento Box Recipe

Name: Simply Southern Bento Box
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Southern Pimento Cheese:; 1/3 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper (optional); 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional); 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Deviled Eggs:; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons mayonnaise; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder; Creamy Cucumber Salad:; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 2 cucumbers, sliced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 6 crackers, or as desired; 1 peach, sliced

Servings: persons

Southern Pimento Cheese:
1/3 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Deviled Eggs:
2 eggs
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
Creamy Cucumber Salad:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
2 cucumbers, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 crackers, or as desired
1 peach, sliced

1
Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, pimento peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the refrigerator.
2
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Cut in half lengthwise.
3
Mash yolks, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, paprika, and mustard powder together in a bowl. Spoon filling into egg whites. Transfer to the refrigerator.
4
Mix sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and dill together in a bowl. Add cucumbers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator.
5
Place pimento cheese in a small container; surround with crackers. Add 2 deviled egg halves, cucumber salad, and sliced peaches to divided sections of the bento box.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Southern Pimento Cheese:, 1/3 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Simply Southern Bento Box falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Simply Southern Bento Box

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