Рецепт White Pimento Cheese w/ Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Chia Seeds#triscuitsummersnackoff#marthastewart
This recipe was created by me for the current challenge for summer snacks sponsored by Mondelez and Martha Stewart, using Triscuits and Cherry Tomatoes. I came up with a simple and delicious spread that will not only compliment the cracker, but also veggies or any plain or multi-grain bread as a standalone finger or full sandwich. It is also an amazing addition to burgers!
Pimento cheese or "caviar of the south" has been a Southern favorite for decades. The original ingredients include sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, salt, pepper and a few colloquial ingredients, depending on the region. It is also popular in the Philippines.
I took the traditional and historically popular pimento cheese spread, and put my own personal spin on the recipe to deliver the same satisfaction with different and wonderful elements like removing the mayonnaise and replacing it with plain low-fat Greek yogurt, sharp white cheddar instead of traditional sharp cheddar and a host of other flavor builders to enhance the flavor profile. The recipe is quick and easy to prepare and my family loved it. This spread may be made ahead of time and this version will keep for 2 days, not that it will last that long! You can vote for my recipe at www.triscuitsummersnackoff.com , from Sept 10-30. Even if I do not win a thing, the recipe is a personal winner for me in itself!
Recipe:
- 8 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 2 tbsp. pimento, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp. Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp. sherry peppers sauce, optional
- Chia Seeds
- SPST
- Olive oil for drizzling
In a medium bowl, combine cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic and sherry peppers.
Using processor or immersion blender, blend until desired texture is achieved, I like to leave it slightly chunky for texture.
Fold in parsley and pimento.
Garnish with Chia Seeds.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.