Below you will find a multitude of tasty uses for the caviar of the South.
Before we get to uses though, lets talk recipe.
Instructions:
Add everything except the 2-ounce portion of pimentos to a food processor and pulse until combined.
Roughly chop remaining pimentos and fold into mixture.
Chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Put in and on everything.
Put in and on everything may be a little vague, so allow me to elaborate.
(Bonus points for throwing some shredded chicken in there too.
Bonus bonus points for putting it all in a breadbowl of some kind.)
As far as exactlywhatyou should dip in it, there really are no rules.
Crackers, potato chips, vegetables, spoons, and fingers are all suitable options.
Chill for at least two hours, then form into a ball and roll in pecans.
Dipping is just the beginning however.
Things are about to get much more interesting.
Fry in copious amounts of butter and enjoy the creamiest grilled cheese of your life.
I guess you could add some fresh vegetables on there too, if you must.
Hot Dogs:Grill dog.
Put dog in bun.
Put pimento cheese on top.
(Extra credit: Chili.)
This also works with tots.
(See again: Chili.)
Eggs Benedict:Split open a biscuit and shmear it on.
Top with pork product of choice and a perfectly poached egg.
Instead of ham and cheese sandwiches, make ham and pimento cheese sandwiches.
I think you see where I am going with this.
Putting them all in at once greatly increases your chances for deliciousness.
Grits:This combination of two great Southern classics is probably my favorite breakfast.
Just stir in a heaping spoonful or two, as dictated by your need for cheese.
Soups and Chilli:Just dollop it in and be happy.
Stuff It
Tasty stuff inside other tasty stuff is the ultimate finger food.
Top each deviled egg with a pimento slice.
Puff Pastry:Grab a sheet of puff pastry and spread on a healthy layer of pimento cheese.
Roll up, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for at least an hour.
Remove from freezer and slice into 14-inch rounds.
Bake on prepared baking sheet at 375 F until golden (about 12 minutes).
Thats okay though, I just made a whole batch, and I kind of hate sharing.
Photos by Claire Lower,Meng He, andPalmetto Cheese.
