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Pimiento Cheese Cups

Savory Pimiento Cheese Cups That Will Impress Friends

Delightful Pimiento Cheese Cups blend creamy cheese with savory spices, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Pimiento Cheese store-bought or homemade
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese can be swapped with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack for spice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
For the Pastry Base
  • 1 pkg Pastry Dough pre-made refrigerated dough

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out pastry dough until 1/8 inch thick; cut into circles for muffin tins.
  3. Blend pimiento cheese, cream cheese, and spices in a mixing bowl.
  4. Place pastry circles in muffin cups and fill with cheese mixture.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Cool in muffin tin for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

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