Pimento Cheese Board* Recipe
House buttermilk crackers, pimento cheese, Kentucky style Benedictine spread, bread-and-butter pickles, pickled vegetables, honey-Dijon spread and pecan-smoked bacon crumbles.
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Ingredients
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For the Buttermilk Crackers
For the Pimento Cheese
For the Benedictine Spread
For the Accompaniments
Method
For the Buttermilk Crackers
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until a dough forms.
- 2
Roll and Cut the Crackers
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Crackers
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the crackers for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
For the Pimento Cheese
- 4
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- 5
Blend Until Smooth
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
For the Benedictine Spread
- 6
Combine the Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, grated cucumber, chopped green onions, cream, and salt.
- 7
Blend Until Smooth
Stir thoroughly or blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
To Assemble the Cheese Board
- 8
Arrange the Ingredients
On a large platter or cheese board, arrange the buttermilk crackers, pimento cheese, Benedictine spread, bread-and-butter pickles, pickled vegetables, honey-Dijon mustard, and pecan-smoked bacon crumbles.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately with additional crackers on the side for dipping.
