- Southern Pimento Cheese:
- 1/3 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Deviled Eggs:
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
- Creamy Cucumber Salad:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 6 crackers, or as desired
- 1 peach, sliced
- Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, pimento peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the refrigerator.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Cut in half lengthwise.
- Mash yolks, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, paprika, and mustard powder together in a bowl. Spoon filling into egg whites. Transfer to the refrigerator.
- Mix sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and dill together in a bowl. Add cucumbers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator.
- Place pimento cheese in a small container; surround with crackers. Add 2 deviled egg halves, cucumber salad, and sliced peaches to divided sections of the bento box.
05/21/2018
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Simply Southern Bento Box, recipe
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455 calories