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Pimento Cheese Bread

This sweet and spicy pimento cheese bread has it all! Creamy pimento cheese, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, and topped with crunchy kettle chips!

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Pimento Cheese Bread

I was introduced to this pimento cheese bread when my husband Brooks and I were in Jacksonville recently. We went to The Players Championship at Sawgrass and watched some golf for a few days, did some shopping, and had a night out without the kids.

Gotta have a date night!

We went shopping and then popped into a place called Moxie! We have passed this restaurant a few times and thought it looked great and on the recommendation of friends who have been there and raved about their drinks, we decided to pop in.

This is what they have!

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How to Make Pimento Cheese Bread

First: Slice bread lengthwise and hollow it out. Toast bread at 275F for 5 minutes or until inside is crispy.

Second: While bread is toasting, combine pepper jelly and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the jelly is melted and the water is combined. You can also do this in the microwave by mixing the jelly and water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in intervals until melted and combined.

Third: Top each half of the toasted bread with pimento cheese. Spoon the warm jelly mixture over the pimento cheese.

Fourth: Crush the potato chips in your hand and sprinkle over the jelly. Cut across the loaf to slice into smaller pieces. Or you can just shove the whole thing in your mouth!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

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Do I have to toast the bread beforehand?

You don’t have to but toasting the bread not only warms it but the toasty inside keeps the pimento cheese from making the bread soggy.

How long does it last?

Mine never lasts that long so it’s not an issue but I would say not longer than an hour at room temperature because the pimento cheese contains perishable ingredients.

What’s the best type of bread to use?

I prefer a crusty French bread but I would say any bread with a crispy crust for the texture and one in a shape that is easy to eat with one hand.

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This pimento cheese bread is great for parties, or just staying in on a weeknight and need something for dinner to help soak up some “finally got the kids in bed” wine. Whatever the occasion, you need this sweet and spicy pimento cheese bread in your life!

More Easy Appetizers

Kettle chips on top of the pimento cheese bread

Pimento Cheese Bread

This sweet, spicy, and cheesy pimento cheese bread is great for tapas, or the main course, if you are so inclined!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Best Tapas and Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice bread lengthwise and hollow it out.
  • Toast bread at 275F for 5 minutes or until inside is crispy.
  • While bread is toasting, combine pepper jelly and water in a small saucepan.
  • Heat until the jelly is melted and the water is combined. You can also do this in the microwave by mixing the jelly and water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in intervals until melted and combined.
  • Top each half of the toasted bread with pimento cheese.
  • Spoon the warm jelly mixture over the pimento cheese.
  • Crush the potato chips in your hand and sprinkle over the jelly.
  • Cut across the loaf to slice into smaller pieces. Or you can just shove the whole thing in your mouth!

Video

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g

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Susan | LunaCafe

Thursday 3rd of December 2015

What an interesting combination of flavors and textures. I love potato chips on sandwiches, so that works for me. Not sure about the jelly but looking forward to trying it. :-)

chubcheeks@bellsouth.net

Friday 4th of December 2015

The jelly is really for the sweet heat but it works really well. I hope you get a chance to try it!

Joy @ Joy Love Food

Thursday 3rd of December 2015

This looks so good, I love pimento cheese and it must go so well with that crusty French bread, yum!

Julia

Thursday 3rd of December 2015

I love pimento cheese! I don't eat it nearly enough! I think I need to try this for an upcoming Christmas party!

chubcheeks@bellsouth.net

Friday 4th of December 2015

You can use your own PC recipe and give it a whirl!

Josie Godel

Thursday 3rd of December 2015

Nothing beats Pimento Cheese. Looks so tasty!

chubcheeks@bellsouth.net

Friday 4th of December 2015

Thanks Josie! I know now why it is such a staple here~