Simply Southern Bento Box

Description

Tasty bites of Southern favorites!

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper (Optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 crackers, or as desired
  • 1 peach, sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine Cheddar cheese
  2. cream cheese
  3. 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  4. pimento peppers
  5. jalapeno pepper
  6. garlic powder
  7. cayenne pepper
  8. onion powder
  9. salt
  10. 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.
  11. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil
  12. remove from heat
  13. and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water
  14. cool under cold running water
  15. and peel. Cut in half lengthwise.
  16. Mash yolks
  17. 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  18. paprika
  19. and mustard powder together in a bowl. Spoon filling into egg whites. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  20. Mix sour cream
  21. apple cider vinegar
  22. garlic
  23. and dill together in a bowl. Add cucumbers; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  24. Place pimento cheese in a small container; surround with crackers. Add 2 deviled egg halves
  25. cucumber salad
  26. and sliced peaches to divided sections of the bento box.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 2

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