Simply Southern Bento Box

This was a treat my grandmother used to make for us on holidays and special occasions. Hope you had fun!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Additional Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  1. ⅓ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  2. 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  3. 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  4. 1 ½ tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped
  5. 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper (Optional)
  6. ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  7. ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
  8. ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  9. salt and ground black pepper to taste
  10. 2 eggs
  11. 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  12. ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  13. ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
  14. ½ cup sour cream
  15. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  16. 1 clove garlic, minced
  17. 1 teaspoon dill weed
  18. 2 cucumbers, sliced
  19. salt and ground black pepper to taste
  20. 6 crackers, or as desired
  21. 1 peach, sliced

Instructions

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

Calories 549 kcal
Carbohydrate 25 g
Cholesterol 253 mg
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Protein 17 g
Saturated Fat 19 g
Sodium 608 mg
Sugars 10 g
Fat 44 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

 

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