This quick and easy flavor-packed Cucumber Pimento Cheese appetizer is a family favorite. And, it takes less than fifteen minutes to make.
What exactly is Pimento Cheese?
It’s a cheese spread made of cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimientos, and seasonings used as a spread on sandwiches or served on crackers or vegetables. It’s definitely a Southern favorite!
What is a Pimiento?
Pimentos are sweet peppers and can be stuffed into the olives, used in cheese dips, or dried and made into paprika. Pimentos work as a garnish, an ingredient and a spice.
These Cucumber Pimento Cheese bites are my favorite fancy appetizer that is actually super simple to make. Pimento Cheese spread is also perfect for melting in a grilled cheese.
Cucumber Pimento Cheese Bites
A classic staple of Southern gatherings, homemade Pimento Cheese appetizer is easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for your next party or picnic!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
Pimento Cheese Spread:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 1 ½ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 4 ounces diced pimentos (drained)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish (chopped)
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers in thin slices (about 1/3” thick).
- Place cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Scoop pimento cheese into cucumber bites and garnish with chives.