Pimento Cheese Star Sandwich Bites
Pimento Cheese Star Sandwich Bites combine sharp cheddar cheese and creamy pimento cheese spread sandwiched between soft white bread cut into festive star shapes. These make-ahead Christmas finger foods are perfect for holiday parties and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 sandwich bites 1x
- Category: Finger Foods
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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Pimento Cheese Filling
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup pimentos, drained and chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Bread
- 10–12 slices soft white bread
- Star-shaped cutters
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Spread: In a mixing bowl, beat together the finely shredded sharp cheddar, softened cream cheese, drained and chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Cut the Bread: Using star-shaped cutters, stamp out star shapes from each slice of white bread, ensuring you have an even number of stars to make sandwiches.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of the prepared pimento cheese filling onto half of the bread stars. Then, place the remaining bread stars on top to form sandwich bites.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the assembled sandwich bites in an airtight container and chill them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Serve cold as festive finger foods.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and the spread smooth.
- Drain and chop pimentos well to avoid excess moisture in the spread.
- These sandwiches are best served cold and can be made up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.
- Use fresh, soft white bread for the best texture and easy cutting.
- The cayenne pepper can be adjusted or omitted to suit your spice preference.
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