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Pimiento Cheese and Tomato Bites

To make this even easier, we set a bowl of the pimiento cheese on a platter with crackers, cherry tomatoes, cut-up veggies, and a spoon, and let guests help themselves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 30 people
Calories 2078.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl Medium-sized for combining ingredients.
  • 1 Rubber spatula or spoon For mixing and folding.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons and Cups For accurate ingredient portions.
  • 1 Grater (Optional) If cheeses are not pre-shredded or for grating fresh onion.
  • 1 Paring Knife For halving cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • ½ 8 ounce package softened cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon dried mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 4 ounce jar diced pimiento peppers, drained
  • 3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3 ounces shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 30 buttery crackers
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions
 

  • Stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire, lemon juice, dried mustard, hot sauce, sugar, kosher salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in diced pimiento and cheeses. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture onto each cracker. Top with cherry tomato halves.

Notes

For optimal creaminess, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps. The quality of your Cheddar cheese is paramount here; opt for good-quality sharp and extra-sharp varieties for a robust flavor profile. Adjust the hot sauce and lemon juice to your taste for a balanced tang and heat. For enhanced presentation, consider piping the pimiento cheese mixture onto crackers using a star tip, or garnish with a small fresh herb sprig like chives or parsley. Allowing the mixture to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving helps meld the flavors beautifully.