Zingerman’s Pimento Cheese with Garlic Bagel Chips

Adapted from Zingerman's

Recipe by [email protected] on February 5, 2016

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT30M

Ingredients

½ lb sharp cheddar cheese (I used Trader Joes Caved Aged Farmhouse Cheddar, grated)
1 cup mayonnaise (I used Best Foods, or Hellman's)
¼ cup canned roasted red peppers (diced)
¾ teaspoon juice from red pepper can
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of salt
2 sesame bagels (sliced into 1/3 inch rounds)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Pimento Cheese
- In a mixing bowl combine cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, red peppers, red pepper juice, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
To prepare the bagel chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking tray with parchment.
- In a large bowl combine bagel slices with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a large spoon so that the oil is distributed evenly over the bagels.
- Line the bagel chips in a single layer on the parchment. Bake for 15 minutes, turning once, until chips are lightly golden and crisp.
- You may need to do this in 2 batches to avoid crowding the tray.