Smoked Gouda Pimiento Cheese Food

SMOKED PIMIENTO CHEESE CROSTINI

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Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to give them a little kick. Caramelized onions create another layer of flavor. You can make the cheese and onions three to five days in advance; they store well. If you need to save time, you can use premade jalapeno pimiento cheese. -Caitlyn Bunch, Trenton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

48 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried rosemary, crushed
Dash dried thyme
PIMIENTO CHEESE:
2-1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place bread on baking sheets. Bake 4-6 minutes or until light brown., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Stir in broth, vinegar, sugar and seasonings. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12-15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, toss cheeses; beat in mayonnaise, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce and seasonings. Spread 1 tablespoon mixture over each baguette slice; top with 2 teaspoons onion mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE DIP

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This has got to be my husband's favorite cheese dip! Whenever we have a family party, we always request the dip from my sister (the creator), and the jalapenos make a great dare for the adventurous! This recipe is very much "to your own taste", hence the minimal measurements, but I promise it will be worth it!

Provided by Makarios309

Categories Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb smoked gouda cheese
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 fresh jalapenos

Steps:

Grate the smoked Gouda.
Add mayonnaise until spreadable or your preferred consistency.
Add chopped onion, liquid smoke to taste, and Tabasco sauce to taste.
You can make it as smoky or as spicy as you like (cayenne pepper for even more kick!).
Garnish dip with finely chopped fresh jalapenos for color.
Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies!

SMOKY PIMIENTO CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Found on MyRecipe.com - was from Lorie Roach, Buckatunna, Mississippi, Southern Living. This "pimiento" cheese features the usual suspects: tangy cream cheese, mayonnaise, paprika, and cheddar cheese. But, there's a twist: smoky gouda and the sweet tartness of sun-dried tomatoes. You have creamy, tangy, tart, and smoky all in one! For an added presentation serve on both white and wheat breads. Beautiful.

Provided by True Texas

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded smoked
2 cups gouda cheese, shredded smoked
0.5 (8 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
14 slices bread, white, wheat, pumpernickle

Steps:

1. Stir together cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Stir in shredded cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes until combined.
2. Spread cheese mixture on half of bread slices (about 1/3 cup on each); top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 743.5, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.7