**Introduction:**
Pimento cheese bread, a delightful Southern delicacy, is a savory and flavorful quick bread that combines the tangy, creamy goodness of pimento cheese with the soft, fluffy texture of bread. Originating in the kitchens of resourceful home cooks, this delectable treat has become a beloved staple at potlucks, picnics, and gatherings across the region. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of sharp cheddar cheese, tangy pimentos, and a hint of mayonnaise, all enveloped in a golden-brown, slightly crispy crust. This article presents a collection of pimento cheese bread recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. From classic to modern interpretations, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels, ensuring that every home baker can craft this Southern specialty with ease. Indulge in the irresistible charm of pimento cheese bread, a culinary gem that embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and comfort food.
PIMENTO CHEESE BREAD
I love pimento cheese spread, which is very popular in the South. However, this receipe is for bread and I found in in a recipe pamphlet "Series No. 3 "Foods Men Hurry Home For" with a Gold Metal Silverware coupon, which expired SEPTEMBER 1, 1936. I have modernized the receipe only to fit currant products available (included the...
Provided by Barbara Eaton
Categories Savory Breads
Time 5h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Grate cheese and add drained pimentos. Mix throughly.
- 2. Scald 1 cup milk in top of double boiler.
- 3. Make paste of remaining milk and 3 tablespoons flour and add to scalded milk
- 4. Add sugar and salt and cook until mixture begins to thicken (about 10 minutes)
- 5. Add butter and 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and stir until melted
- 6. Remove from heat and cool to 80 degrees
- 7. Dissolve yeast according to package directions (compressed yeast in 2 tablespoons lukewarm water), add to cooked mixture.
- 8. Work in all flour with hands and let rise in a greased bowl until double in bulk, 2 hours at 80 degrees. Dough should not feel warm, but rather slightly cool to the touch.
- 9. Punch down and let rise unti not quite double im bulk, 45 minutes at 80 degrees
- 10. Punch down again and let rise 15 minutes.
- 11. Place in well greased bread pan and rise unti 1 1/2 it bulk rather than double, for 30 minutes at 80 degrees, NOT LONGER.
- 12. Bake for 50 minutes in a 375 Degree oven
- 13. NOTE: Special care must be taken not to allow bread to rise in pan too long because it falls if it becomes too light. If cheese mixture measures more than 1/2 cup, use extra for something else, i.e. topping on baked potatoes is always in good taste
SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE
This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.
Provided by QUEENREYNEY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 229 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD WITH CRUSTY BREAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the Cheddar, Asiago and mayonnaise in a bowl. Pulse the pimentos and their juices a few times in a mini food processor until coarsely chopped, and stir them into the cheese mixture. Serve with toasted country bread slices.
PIMENTO CHEESE
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield About 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baguette on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake until the bread is just warm and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the cream cheese and mayonnaise into a large mixing bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined. Add the Cheddar cheese. Mix until combined, then stir in the pimentos or bell peppers (add them last so they don't get too beat up). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook's Notes: Okay, so this recipe is pretty simple, right? And now you want to experiment and make it your own... Do you have a certain type of cheese you love? Feel free to substitute another type of cheese in for additional flavor. For example, substitute 2 ounces of blue cheese in for 2 ounces of the sharp white Cheddar cheese.
- Feel like adding a little kick to your pimento cheese? Substitute another pepper or flavor in for the 2 ounces of pimentos. For example, I've tried Asian chili garlic sauce, kimchi, banana peppers, jalapenos, or grated horseradish.
- To roast a red bell pepper, drizzle it with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 500 degrees F (260 degrees F) oven until the skin is charred, about 40 minutes, turning it halfway through to ensure even roasting. Remove it from the oven and immediately wrap the entire pepper in plastic wrap. Let it steam for 30 minutes. When it is cool to the touch, remove the skin with the back of a butter knife. Remove the stem, seeds and membrane. And that's all there is to it! It is a little more effort than buying jarred roasted peppers, but worth the work.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pimento cheese bread.
- Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is often coated with cellulose, which can prevent it from melting smoothly.
- Use a good quality loaf of bread. A sturdy bread will hold up better to the filling.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
- Bake the bread until it is golden brown. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Pimento cheese bread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is perfect for parties or potlucks. With its creamy, cheesy filling and crispy, golden brown crust, pimento cheese bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give pimento cheese bread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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