Pimento Cheese Baguette Bites
Source of Recipe
From "Pimento Cheese" by Perre Coleman Magness
Recipe Introduction
"Such a simple recipe produces a surprisingly sophisticated result. The topping develops a crackling crust with a creamy layer covering the crispy bread. I would happily pass these around with glasses of champagne."
List of Ingredients
◦ 2 tablespoons sliced pimentos
◦ 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
◦ � cup mayonnaise
◦ 2 heaping tablespoons extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated on the fine holes of a box grater
◦ Dash of salt
◦ 20 to 25 baguette rounds, about � inch thick
◦ Paprika for sprinkling
Recipe
Preheat the oven to 350� F.
Rinse and drain the pimentos well. Place the pimentos on a double layer of paper towels and pat them dry as you can get them. Scrape them onto a cutting board and use a sharp knife to chop them as fine as you can. When they are chopped, pat dry with a paper towel again.
Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth.
Add the Cheddar cheese and pimentos and stir to combine. Add a pinch of salt to taste. Sprinkle with paprika. You can make the topping a few hours ahead. Bring to room temperature before spreading.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of the mix on each of the bread rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until the topping is lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Makes about 20 to 25 bites
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