These southern 3-ingredient baked pimento bites are the kind of easy party snack that saves the day when you need something warm, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing without a long grocery list. Inspired by classic Southern pimento cheese flavors, they bake up bubbly and golden with almost no prep, which is exactly why they disappear so fast at game days, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Serve these bites warm with celery sticks, pickle spears, fresh grapes, or a simple fruit tray to balance the richness. They also fit right in on a tailgate spread with sliders, deviled eggs, and chips, and they pair especially well with iced tea, lemonade, or cold sparkling drinks.
Southern 3-Ingredient Baked Pimento Bites
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a glass baking dish or small casserole dish.
2. In a medium bowl, stir the mayonnaise and pimento cheese spread together until smooth and evenly combined.
3. Arrange the bread squares in the prepared dish in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.
4. Spread the pimento cheese mixture evenly over the bread squares, covering them to the edges.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is bubbling and the edges are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut or separate into bites and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
Make it spicier: Use a spicy pimento cheese spread or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture if you want a little more heat without changing the easy prep.
Use sturdy bread: Soft sandwich bread works well, but day-old bread is even better if you want the bites to hold together a little more neatly after baking.
Prep ahead: Assemble the dish a few hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. When you are ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes so it bakes more evenly.
Try a party platter version: You can bake the mixture on small cocktail rye slices or mini bread rounds for more individually portioned appetizers that are easy to grab and serve.
