Southern Pimento Cheese Basket
A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition
Pimento cheese is easy to prepare, versatile, and bursting with flavor. Pretzels and sunflower seeds complete this basket for a grab-n-go entree.
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs + 2 oz Cheese, cheddar, shredded
- 3 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 1 lbs Pimentos, jar, drained
- 5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Spice, garlic, granulated
- 1 tbsp Spice, onion, powder
- 2 tsp Pepper, red, flakes
- 2 tsp Pepper, black, ground
- 1 tsp Salt, Kosher
- 3 lbs + 2 oz Seeds, sunflower, shelled
- 4 lbs + 6 oz Pretzels, hard, whole grain, mini
Steps:
- Place all ingredients, excluding sunflower seeds and pretzels, in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Cold hold at 41°F or lower for service.
For large batches a VCM or mixer with paddle attachment work well.
Hold at 41°F or below.
Pimento cheese is excellent when freshly made. It also keeps well, allowing for preparation on Monday to last throughout the week.
TO SERVE:
- Portion 1/3 cup pimento cheese, 1 oz. sunflower seeds, and 1 1/2 oz. pretzels.
- To portion sunflower seeds and pretzels, first weigh each to determine the quantity required. Then an appropriate scoop may be used to build baskets for service.
Recipe Details
Meal Components:
Grain (G)
Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
Crediting Information
- 2 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
- 2 oz. eq Grain (G)
HACCP Category:
Process #1 (No Cook)
Portions:
50
Portion Size:
1/3 cup pimento cheese, 1 oz. sunflower seeds, and 1 1/2 oz. pretzels
Nutrition Information:
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 490 | cal |
| Saturated Fat: | 10 | g |
| Total Fat: | 30.4 | g |
| Sodium: | 398 | mg |
