Pimiento Cheese Squares

Vegetarian
Pimiento Cheese Squares
45 min.
60
45kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snack game with a delightful twist on a classic favorite? Introducing Pimiento Cheese Squares, a scrumptious vegetarian treat that’s perfect for any gathering! With a rich, creamy texture and a hint of spice, these bite-sized squares are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.

Imagine the savory combination of freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and zesty diced pimiento, all brought together with a buttery, flaky crust. Each square is a perfect blend of flavors, making them an ideal condiment, dip, or spread for your next party or casual get-together. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish!

Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or simply looking for a delicious snack to enjoy at home, these Pimiento Cheese Squares are a fantastic choice. With only 45 calories per square, you can indulge without the guilt. The recipe yields 60 servings, making it perfect for large gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful dish that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • oz pimientos diced
  • 10 oz freshly sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Drain pimiento; pat dry with paper towels, and finely chop. Stir ground mustard and ground red pepper into flour. Gradually add chopped pimiento to flour mixture, tossing to coat.
  3. Beat cheese, butter, and salt at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined.
  4. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions; flatten each into a square.
  5. Roll each square to 1/8-inch thickness.
  6. Cut with a 1 1/2-inch square cutter.
  7. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake 15 to 20 minutes; cool on baking sheets on wire racks 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories45kcal
Protein13.07%
Fat63.61%
Carbs23.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.82
Glycemic Load
1.79
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3191304375296%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.94kcal
2.25%
Fat:3.19g
4.91%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.79%
Carbohydrates:2.63g
0.88%
Net Carbohydrates:2.5g
0.91%
Sugar:0.09g
0.1%
Cholesterol:8.79mg
2.93%
Sodium:82.21mg
3.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.48g
2.95%
Selenium:2.49µg
3.56%
Calcium:34.59mg
3.46%
Vitamin A:148.27IU
2.97%
Phosphorus:26.17mg
2.62%
Vitamin C:1.97mg
2.39%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.26%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.78%
Folate:6.96µg
1.74%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.36%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.23%
Iron:0.2mg
1.09%
Vitamin B3:0.2mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes