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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!

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
Print Rate
Course: Best Tapas and Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1g
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!

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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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34 Comments

  1. 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. 🙂

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

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

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

  4. I. too, am a golf tournament convert! I really want to see the TPC at Sawgrass! This bread looks amazing. I love pimento cheese and pepper jelly but never thought to put them together. genius.

    1. Thanks! Luckily I know someone that works for the PGA so I have an “in” to the tourney with discount tix!

  5. Yes, I could totally not be trusted at a golf tournament to not scream and shout! I actually get excited watching it on TV and am nowhere near restrained enough to be allowed at a live event. 🙂 This pimento cheese bread looks like the perfect afternoon snack while watching a tournament.

    1. I know! I really need to just watch golf in my living room so I can be as loud as I want! Who knew you could get loud watching people stare down a ball?!?!

    1. Just like me. I always pimento cheese and hot pepper jelly. I think I actually have 3 half empty jars of jelly!

  6. This sounds amazing!!! I have never had pimento cheese bread, but it is totally my style! So trying this!

  7. Oh man I love Pimento Cheese! And I love you carving out more of the bread for maximum cheese for every bite! Looks amazing!

    1. Thanks! I like crusty bread but I don’t like all that extra bread especially when I can fill it with something cheesy! Thanks for reading!

  8. I loooove pimento cheese, and this recipe sounds amazing! Just loving the pepper jelly & chips – amazing!!

    1. Thanks so much! I fell in love with the crunchy chips and they mixed well with sweet and hot from the pepper jelly! I hope you get a chance to make it!

  9. 5 stars
    Sweet and spicy is such a mouth-watering combination! I would love to try it out sometime 🙂
    Thanks for stopping by at HelpingTheHomemaker 🙂

  10. 5 stars
    Sweet and spicy is such a mouth-watering combination! I would love to try it out sometime 🙂
    Thanks for stopping by at HelpingTheHomemaker 🙂

  11. 5 stars
    Sweet and spicy is such a mouth-watering combination! I would love to try it out sometime 🙂
    Thanks for stopping by at HelpingTheHomemaker 🙂

  12. 5 stars
    Looks delicious and a beautiful way to enjoy golf or keep you at least entertained while watching golf on TV. LOL I have not had pimento cheese since I lived in the States and you are making me crave it now. Looking forward to keeping in touch! Take Care, BAM

    1. Thanks for reading! The potato chips make this bread because they add that crunch! I can’t wait to see all your recipes!

  13. 5 stars
    Looks delicious and a beautiful way to enjoy golf or keep you at least entertained while watching golf on TV. LOL I have not had pimento cheese since I lived in the States and you are making me crave it now. Looking forward to keeping in touch! Take Care, BAM

  14. 5 stars
    Looks delicious and a beautiful way to enjoy golf or keep you at least entertained while watching golf on TV. LOL I have not had pimento cheese since I lived in the States and you are making me crave it now. Looking forward to keeping in touch! Take Care, BAM

    1. I know you will enjoy it! It has everything from creamy, to crispy, sweet, spicy, and crunchy!

5 from 7 votes (1 rating without comment)

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