Pimento Cheese Bites

Pimento Cheese Bites

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Yield: 12 shells and 12 tops

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces salt, to taste pepper, to taste

2 packages frozen puff pastry shells With hand mixer, blend cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, bacon pieces and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth; set aside.

Heat oven to 400 F. Thaw then bake pastry shells 15 minutes. Remove tops and set aside. Spoon pimento cheese mixture into each shell.

Place dab of pimento cheese mixture on tops for smaller appetizers.

Notes: Pimento cheese mixture can be made in advance and kept in refrigerator up to 5 days before using. Recipe can be halved or doubled depending on needs.