Simply Southern Bento Box

Simply Southern Bento Box

Recipe by My Hot Southern Mess from allrecipes.com

Lunch 45 Mins.

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • ⅓ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pimento peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper (Optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 2 cucumbers, sliced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 crackers, or as desired
  • 1 peach, sliced

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mash yolks, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, paprika, and mustard powder together in a bowl. Spoon filling into egg whites. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 2 servings

  • Calories: 549
  • Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Fat: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Sugar: 10g

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