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Tag: pimento
Beef and Potato Stew with Olives and Stewed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 1/2 lb cubed sirloin or stew beef (can brown if desired, I didn’t bother) 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 onion, cut into quarter moon slices 1/3 cup chopped green olives with pimentos 15 oz canned stewed tomatoes (with juice!) 3 sprigs’ worth of thyme leaves […]
Cheesy Zucchini Pimento Casserole
Ingredients 1 1/3 lb (about 3 medium) zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick half moons 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/2 red onion, chopped 4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained 5 oz shredded gruyere, divided use 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 350. Grease an 8×8 inch baking […]
Stove-top Pimento Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni 4 oz jar diced pimentos, drained 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Prepare noodles according to package instructions. […]
Clams Casino
Ingredients: 3 strips thick cut bacon 4 oz jarred diced pimento, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup white wine or lemon 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 tablespoon parmesan 2 lbs top neck clams Directions: Preheat oven for 350. Cook the bacon in a non-stick skillet until crisp. Remove the bacon and […]
Pimento Cheese & Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 very large Russet potatoes 3 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 3/4 cup creamy pimento cheese 1 egg, beaten sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Bake potatoes for 1 hour at 400. Allow them to cool to almost room temperature, then slice lengthwise and scoop out the insides, reserving […]
Hatch Green Chile Pimento Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz shredded aged sharp cheddar 4 oz jarred diced pimentos, drained 1/4 cup diced fire-roasted Hatch Green Chiles 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon ground garlic sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to […]
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup pimento cheese 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork (or a mini chopper/food processor) and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, spices, and pimento cheese. Spoon an equal amount into each of the egg […]
Creamy Pimento Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz shredded aged sharp cheddar 4 oz jarred diced pimentos, drained 2/3-3/4 cup mayonnaise 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to […]
Rachel’s Aged Cheddar Pimento Cheese
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup shredded aged sharp cheddar 4 oz jarred diced pimentos, drained 2/3-3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions: Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. My thoughts: Baltimore isn’t exactly a pimento cheese stronghold but being […]