Ingredients

  • 1 cup Asiago Fresco Cheese, Grated
  • 1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • 1/2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated
  • 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 3 ounces, weight Pimentos (drained)
  • 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 cups Olive Oil Mayo, Or More To Taste
  • 1 loaf Sliced Sandwich Bread
  • 1 stick Melted Butter
  • 6 leaves Fresh Basil, Julienned
  • Cayenne Pepper (Optional)

Method

  • For the cheese: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and, with a stand or handheld mixer, blend until completely incorporated.
  • For the bread cups: Roll sliced sandwich bread flat and, using a 2-3 inch cookie cutter, biscuit cutter or a juice glass turned upside down, cut out rounds of bread.
  • Brush both sides with melted butter and place in mini muffin tin.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly and fill with homemade pimento cheese.
  • Sprinkle with julienned fresh basil and cayenne pepper if desired.
  • Can be served warm or room temperature.