Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Lady MayPimento Cheese Board Recipe

Pimento Cheese Board Recipe

Inspired by The Lady May
Time1h
Serves6

Scratch pimento cheese, boiled egg candied jalapeños, cucumber, bagel chips.

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Ingredients

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Pimento Cheese

Boiled Egg Candied Jalapeños

Vegetables and Chips

Method

Pimento Cheese

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, and mayonnaise. Mix until well combined and creamy.

  2. 2

    Season the Mixture

    Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all spices are evenly distributed. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate

    Cover the pimento cheese with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Boiled Egg Candied Jalapeños

  1. 4

    Boil the Eggs

    Place the large eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.

  2. 5

    Prepare Candied Jalapeños

    In a saucepan, combine the sliced jalapeños, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the jalapeños are tender and the syrup thickens.

  3. 6

    Peel and Slice the Eggs

    Once the eggs are done, transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Peel the eggs and slice them in half.

  4. 7

    Assemble

    Top each egg half with a spoonful of candied jalapeños.

Vegetables and Chips

  1. 8

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Slice the cucumber into rounds and arrange them on the serving board.

  2. 9

    Arrange the Board

    Place the pimento cheese in a bowl on the serving board. Arrange the boiled egg halves with candied jalapeños, sliced cucumber, and bagel chips around the cheese.

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