Pimento Cheese Bacon Crostini Recipes

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.

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.

PIMIENTO CHEESE AND BACON GRITS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the grits and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the half-and-half and cook until the grits are tender and creamy, about 20 more minutes.
• Add the pimientos, cream cheese, Cheddar and mustard and stir until melted together and combined. Chop the bacon into small pieces and add to the grits. Stir in the pepper and serve.
• If making ahead, allow the dish to cool, then cover and refrigerate. Reheat, covered in foil, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

PIMENTO CHEESE & CANDIED JALAPEñO CROSTINI RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• 1) Combine cheddar cheese, pimentos, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well until combined. Set aside. 2) To make the candied jalapeños, add the vinegar, sugar and garlic powder to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. Allow the mixture to boil for 2-3 minutes, then add the peppers and stir to submerge the peppers. Cook for 3-4 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 and then pour it over the jalapeños. Allow the peppers to cool completely. 3) Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until completely crispy. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel. 4) Preheat the broiler to high. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch rounds and place on a baking sheet. Brush with leftover bacon grease and put under the broiler for 1 minute. 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 and one candied jalapeño.

PIMENTO CHEESE CROSTINI RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cheddar, cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until blended and fairly smooth. Stir in pimientos, scallions, garlic powder and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Heat broiler to high. Place baguette slices on 2 small baking sheets. Brush on both sides with oil. Toast under broiler (4 inches from heat) 2 minutes. Flip over and broil another 1 to 2 minutes. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon pimento cheese on each toast.

SMOKED PIMIENTO CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place bread on baking sheets. Bake 4-6 minutes or until light brown., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Stir in broth, vinegar, sugar and seasonings. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12-15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, toss cheeses; beat in mayonnaise, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce and seasonings. Spread 1 tablespoon mixture over each baguette slice; top with 2 teaspoons onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ALMOND-BACON CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake until cheese is melted, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. 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.