Simply Southern Bento Box
Tasty bites of Southern favorites!
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- ⅓cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped
- 1teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper
- ⅛teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ⅛teaspoon onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2eggs
- 2teaspoons mayonnaise
- ⅛teaspoon paprika
- ⅛teaspoon mustard powder
- ½cup sour cream
- 2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 1teaspoon dill weed
- 2cucumbers, sliced
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 6crackers, or as desired
- 1peach, sliced
Instructions
Step 1
Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, pimento peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the refrigerator.Step 2
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Cut in half lengthwise.Step 3
Mash yolks, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, paprika, and mustard powder together in a bowl. Spoon filling into egg whites. Transfer to the refrigerator.Step 4
Mix sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and dill together in a bowl. Add cucumbers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator.Step 5
Place pimento cheese in a small container; surround with crackers. Add 2 deviled egg halves, cucumber salad, and sliced peaches to divided sections of the bento box.