Description
A Southern-inspired appetizer featuring creamy pimento cheese spread on crispy toasted baguette slices, topped with smoky seed mix for a halal-friendly twist. Quick, customizable, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded – 1 cup
Whipped Cream Cheese – 8 oz
Mayonnaise – 1/4 cup
Finely Chopped Pimiento – 1/4 cup
Hot Sauce – 1 tbsp
Minced Garlic – 1 clove
Cayenne Pepper – 1/4 tsp
Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds – 1/4 cup
French Baguette – 1 (about 10 inches)
Olive Oil – 1 tsp
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimiento, hot sauce, garlic, and cayenne pepper
Stir until smooth and well-blended
While mixture chills, slice baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces
Brush slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 10–12 minutes
Evenly spread pimento cheese mixture onto warm baguette slices
Top with roasted sunflower/pumpkin seeds before serving
Notes
Substitute seeds with roasted, unsalted nuts like almonds or pecans
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours
Use dairy-free alternatives for vegan version
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg