This sweet and spicy pimento cheese bread has it all! Pimento cheese, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, and topped with crunchy kettle chips for texture!
I was introduced to this pimento cheese bread when my husband Brooks and I were in Jacksonville recently. We went to The Players Championship at Sawgrass and watched some golf for a few days, did some shopping, and had a night out without the kids. Gotta have a date night!
I never watched golf on television until I met Brooks and he made me go to my first golf tourney. Every time it came on the TV, instant nap time. Watching golf on TV could get me to go to sleep faster than a double Nyquil shooter chased with a few Benadryl capsules. Brooks dragged me kicking and screaming (quietly) to my first live golf tourney, and I have to say, that watching it in person is TOTALLY different.
Now I love it, and when I go I want to shout “woohoo” when they make a good putt or whistle really loud when they drive it off the tee a billion yards, but instead, I have to refine my barely audible golf clap. Other good parts of the TPC tournament are the Bloody Mary’s, Food Trucks on Ten, and Tacos on Twelve. Food trucks and golf? Awesome combination…
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Once we were done watching golf for the day we did a little shopping. Brooks loves to buy clothes and the only stores we have in Waycross are JC Penney’s and TJ Maxx. Not the best choices, so we like to hit the stores while we are in the big city! Once I had changed my clothes a hundred times in tiny dressing rooms with unflattering mirrors, I decided to stuff my face.
Right next to where we’re shopping, Moxie! We have passed this restaurant a few times and thought it looked great and on the recommendation of friends who have been there and raved about their drinks, we decided to pop in.
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Happy hour was just about to end so we decided to order two rounds of cocktails (the first ones go quickly) and some tapas. We were so hungry that we didn’t stop at TWO tapas, haha, we ordered three.
Calamari, pimento cheese bread, and a charcuterie board. The calamari was tender and crispy, the charcuterie board had great salami and Manchego, but the bread was unlike anything I have had. I had to recreate it using the original as inspiration! If you are in Jacksonville, you have to go to Moxie! The drinks are fabulous (I had my first French 75 there), the food is even better, and the chef is a two-time James Beard Award nominee!
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French bread, pimento cheese, pepper jelly, and potato chips. The Pimento Cheese Bread was crisp and the inside had a great chew. The pimento cheese was creamy and had a kick to it from the jelly. The crunchy chips just topped it off perfectly. I ate the remaining slices and left Brooks empty-handed. Gotta be quick around me!
My first thought was I need another loaf, the second was I need to put this on the blog so everyone can try this!
And what better than a hearty and delicious French Bread appetizer to share with you guys? It’s quick, easy, and can be semi-homemade if you are short on time!
This pimento cheese bread comes together in less than 5 minutes and you can make it with items from the store if you are in a hurry! You can also make it completely homemade if you have the time. You can use my pimento cheese spread and my 4 pepper jelly as a starting point.
FAQ about Pimento Cheese Bread:
Q: Do you have to toast the bread beforehand? A: You don’t have to but toasting the bread not only warms it but the toasty inside keeps the pimento cheese from making the bread soggy.
Q: How long can will pimento cheese bread last? A: Mine never lasts that long so it’s not an issue but I would say not longer than an hour at room temperature because the pimento cheese contains perishable ingredients.
Q: What is the best type of bread to use? A: I prefer a crusty French bread but I would say any bread with a crispy crust for the texture and one in a shape that is easy to eat with one hand.
Q: Is this Pimento Cheese Bread considered homemade? A: You can make all the ingredients from scratch if you are so inclined but I would say that even if you purchase all the ingredients at the store and assemble it at home then it is the very least, semi-homemade, which is still homemade in my eyes!
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Easy Pimento Cheese Bread Recipe
Pimento Cheese Bread
Yield: 6 people
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
This sweet, spicy, and cheesy pimento cheese bread is great for tapas, or the main course, if you are so inclined!
Toast bread at 275F for 5 minutes or until inside is crispy.
While bread is toasting, combine pepper jelly and water in a small saucepan.
Heat until the jelly is melted and the water is combined. You can also do this in the microwave by mixing the jelly and water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in intervals until melted and combined.
Top each half of the toasted bread with pimento cheese.
Spoon the warm jelly mixture over the pimento cheese.
Crush the potato chips in your hand and sprinkle over the jelly.
Cut across the loaf to slice into smaller pieces. Or you can just shove the whole thing in your mouth!
Notes
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What an interesting combination of flavors and textures. I love potato chips on sandwiches, so that works for me. Not sure about the jelly but looking forward to trying it. ๐
I. too, am a golf tournament convert! I really want to see the TPC at Sawgrass! This bread looks amazing. I love pimento cheese and pepper jelly but never thought to put them together. genius.
Yes, I could totally not be trusted at a golf tournament to not scream and shout! I actually get excited watching it on TV and am nowhere near restrained enough to be allowed at a live event. ๐ This pimento cheese bread looks like the perfect afternoon snack while watching a tournament.
I know! I really need to just watch golf in my living room so I can be as loud as I want! Who knew you could get loud watching people stare down a ball?!?!
Thanks so much! I fell in love with the crunchy chips and they mixed well with sweet and hot from the pepper jelly! I hope you get a chance to make it!
Looks delicious and a beautiful way to enjoy golf or keep you at least entertained while watching golf on TV. LOL I have not had pimento cheese since I lived in the States and you are making me crave it now. Looking forward to keeping in touch! Take Care, BAM
Susan | LunaCafe says
What an interesting combination of flavors and textures. I love potato chips on sandwiches, so that works for me. Not sure about the jelly but looking forward to trying it. ๐
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
The jelly is really for the sweet heat but it works really well. I hope you get a chance to try it!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
This looks so good, I love pimento cheese and it must go so well with that crusty French bread, yum!
Julia says
I love pimento cheese! I don’t eat it nearly enough! I think I need to try this for an upcoming Christmas party!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
You can use your own PC recipe and give it a whirl!
Josie Godel says
Nothing beats Pimento Cheese. Looks so tasty!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks Josie! I know now why it is such a staple here~
Erin says
I. too, am a golf tournament convert! I really want to see the TPC at Sawgrass! This bread looks amazing. I love pimento cheese and pepper jelly but never thought to put them together. genius.
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks! Luckily I know someone that works for the PGA so I have an “in” to the tourney with discount tix!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
This looks positively YUMMY!! I could eat that for dinner. Don’t judge me. LOL ๐
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Never! I think it was my lunch when I was making it for the photos!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Wow this bread looks awesome! I LOVE pimento cheese so this absolutely perfect….yum!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks so much!
Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says
Yes, I could totally not be trusted at a golf tournament to not scream and shout! I actually get excited watching it on TV and am nowhere near restrained enough to be allowed at a live event. ๐ This pimento cheese bread looks like the perfect afternoon snack while watching a tournament.
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
I know! I really need to just watch golf in my living room so I can be as loud as I want! Who knew you could get loud watching people stare down a ball?!?!
Elena says
YUM! I have some pimento cheese in the fridge right now and I will be doing this shortly!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Just like me. I always pimento cheese and hot pepper jelly. I think I actually have 3 half empty jars of jelly!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
This sounds amazing!!! I have never had pimento cheese bread, but it is totally my style! So trying this!
Sabrina says
Oh man I love Pimento Cheese! And I love you carving out more of the bread for maximum cheese for every bite! Looks amazing!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks! I like crusty bread but I don’t like all that extra bread especially when I can fill it with something cheesy! Thanks for reading!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I loooove pimento cheese, and this recipe sounds amazing! Just loving the pepper jelly & chips – amazing!!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks so much! I fell in love with the crunchy chips and they mixed well with sweet and hot from the pepper jelly! I hope you get a chance to make it!
Winnie says
Looking at these photo makes me super hungry!! This bread looks absolutely DELICIOUS !!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks! I’m always hungry looking at recipes! Good thing I like to eat:)
kimberly says
Sweet and spicy is such a mouth-watering combination! I would love to try it out sometime ๐
Thanks for stopping by at HelpingTheHomemaker ๐
Bam's Kitchen says
Looks delicious and a beautiful way to enjoy golf or keep you at least entertained while watching golf on TV. LOL I have not had pimento cheese since I lived in the States and you are making me crave it now. Looking forward to keeping in touch! Take Care, BAM
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
Thanks for reading! The potato chips make this bread because they add that crunch! I can’t wait to see all your recipes!
Noel says
Love Pimento cheese! This combination sounds like a winning appetizer / snack for sure!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says
I know you will enjoy it! It has everything from creamy, to crispy, sweet, spicy, and crunchy!