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    Home » Appetizers » Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast

    Nov 23, 2015 · Modified: Oct 25, 2017 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 11 Comments

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast

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    I've spent the last several days with family in Virginia and there are a couple things I've noticed that make the area very different than New England. First of all, there are A LOT of churches. I mean, a lot a lot. And not quaint little churches like you'd find in New England... These are modern-looking buildings with big light-up signs out front. If you live there, I"m not even sure how you decide what church to go to. Or how there are enough people to fill all the churches. It's baffling to me, but church spotting in Virginia is my new favorite game.

    Also, if you live in a house, it's pretty much a given that you live in a neighborhood. And neighborhoods mean something totally different than they do where I'm from. When I think of a neighborhood, I just think of the houses in my immediate area and call it my neighborhood. But these neighborhoods are real communities with all have legit names and signs and association fees.

    Gas is also a lot cheaper here than it is in Massachusetts. And people are seriously a million times nicer. I don't even understand how that happens.

    Believe it or not, I'm relatively new to pimento cheese. I blame it on being born and raised in the North. It's just never been a big thing in New England and I didn't even try it until a couple years ago (in a grilled cheese sandwich omg). Now, I'm not sure how I went so long in life without it and when I saw this recipe for Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toasts in Bon Appetit magazine, it took me like two seconds to decide to make it. It's pretty awesomely and dangerously easy to make. It was only a bit time consuming because I roasted the peppers over a flame. But you can broil them if you want.

    Roasting-Peppers

    You're basically just mixing the chopped pepper with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese. And slathering it on bread. How on Earth could that be a bad thing??

    Roasted-Jalapeno-Pimento-Toast-Making

    It's probably one of the best things in the world.

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast -- A classic appetizer made even better | wearenotmartha.com

    Bon Appetit also has you topping the toasts with pickles. I'm a fan of any possible excuse I can find to add more pickles into my diet.

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast -- A classic appetizer made even better | wearenotmartha.com

    And now pimento cheese, too. Let's be honest... there's not many times you can argue pimento cheese is absolutely necessary. But if your week has been a little bit less than awesome... And it's cold and rainy out... And you're not quite sure how you're going to be able to wait for Thanksgiving dinner.... you have a good excuse for pimento cheese.

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast -- A classic appetizer made even better | wearenotmartha.com

    Like I said, I don't have a ton of experience with pimento cheese, but I can tell you that this one is especially delicious. I mean, it's a little bit spicy from the jalapeño and has a great roasted flavor. I may have had a bite or two right off a spoon.

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast -- A classic appetizer made even better | wearenotmartha.com

    And I also had about a million of the toast wedges. At least I stopped calling them a snack and made them my dinner instead. I'd be pretty thrilled if this was my dinner every night!

    Now that pimento cheese is in my life, I can't imagine how I ever lived without it. Though, to be honest, I'm a little nervous that this was so easy to make. Pimento cheese for every meal!

    Are you a fan of pimento cheese or have you not had a chance to fall in love just yet?

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Toast -- A classic appetizer made even better | wearenotmartha.com

    Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Toast

    The classic pimento cheese is kicked up a notch with a jalapeño pepper and a distinct roasted flavor. But be careful; once you know how to make this easy recipe, you'll want it all the time!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: [url href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roasted-jalapeno-pimiento-cheese-toasts" target="_blank"]Bon Appetit[/url]
    Author: We are not Martha

    Ingredients

    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 1 jalapeño pepper
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    • ⅛ tsp paprika
    • 1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese grated
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 loaf ciabatta bread halved lengthwise and lightly toasted
    • Pickle slices for topping

    Instructions

    • Roast bell and jalapeño peppers. You can either hold over a gas flame, turning often, until peppers are charred all over (about 5-10 minutes) or you can place in the oven on a baking sheet and broil.
    • Place peppers in a sealed plastic bag or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap and let steam for about 10 minutes.
    • Peel, seed, and finely chop the peppers.
    • In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and paprika. Fold in cheese and chopped peppers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Spread pimento cheese on ciabatta bread and slice bread into triangles.
    • Top with pickle slices and serve.
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    1. Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says

      November 23, 2015 at 9:02 am

      This pimento cheese toast looks delicious! My idea of the perfect comfort food!

    2. Justine says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Absolutely loving this! I've never had pimento cheese but love the idea.....

    3. Michelle Lahey says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      When we were driving cross-country, I fell in love with pimento cheese AND fried cheese curds! Obsessed. And, obviously, super healthy.

    4. Katrina says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:40 am

      I don't know how your brain came up with this idea but booooy do I love you for it!! So delicious!!

    5. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      November 24, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious - what a creative brain you have! I also saw gas in Massachusetts at $2.09 the other day!! That's low for here! Haha.

    6. [email protected] says

      November 24, 2015 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      These toasts look delicious and packed with so much flavor!!

    7. Tandy | Lavender and Lim says

      November 25, 2015 at 12:03 am

      I have not tried Pimento cheese. I will have to see if we even get it here 🙂

    8. Cheryl says

      November 25, 2015 at 10:42 am

      Now that you make me think about it, I don't have a lot of experience with pimento cheese either but this looks really good - I'll definitely have to try it. Thanks for sharing... I wonder how it would be too if you put those under the broiler for a few minutes?? Thanks again and happy thanksgiving!! Cheryl

    9. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

      November 26, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      These toasts look absolutely delicious! It looks like they would be perfect as an appetizer on game day!

    10. Daisy says

      December 02, 2015 at 10:01 am

      I loveeee pimento cheese- was first introduced to it at Husk in Nashville and have since had it in southern cities like Charleston! Glad you are jumping on board BC it's so good!!

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