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Experiencing the food and flavors is one of
the quickest ways to truly assimilate into any Palmetto Cheese
new area. In the South you can almost always
guarantee robust flavors and sweet tea! Jalapeno Popper Dip

A delicacy that is still somewhat of a mystery
to those outside the bounds of the Southern Perfect for entertaining new friends!
states, pimento cheese is a simple, yet flavorful
Sip & Dip spread that can be prepared in a multitude of 2 jalapenos 8 ounces of softened cream cheese

1/2 cup of shredded cheddar
3 cups of potato rounds (flat tatertots)
ways to add some local flavor to your eats. This
6 ounces of cooked
12 ounces of Palmetto Cheese
savory dip recipe with a kick was provided by
with jalapenos
and crumbled bacon
the makers of Palmetto Cheese™. Known as the
‘Pimento Cheese with Soul’ and produced locally
in Pawleys Island, Palmetto Cheese™ has turned Preheat oven to 375F.
this quintessential Southern food into a heavenly *When working with jalapenos, put on rubber gloves. If gloves are not
spread we can’t live without. We paired this with a accessible, wash your hands and your cutting surface thoroughly after
Bourbon Mint Sweet Iced Tea. As Southerners not working with them. Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove
the seeds. Dice one small jalapeno and set aside. Cut the other half into
only have an affinity for tea but also for the sweet
matchstick-size pieces and reserve for the garnish.
flavor of bourbon, it seems only natural to put the
two together. In a mixing bowl, combine Palmetto Cheese and cream cheese and blend
together. Mix in the crumbled bacon and the diced jalapenos. In a 9” x 9”
casserole dish, add 3 cups of potato rounds and spread evenly. Top with the
cheese mixture and spread that evenly over the potato rounds. Sprinkle
shredded cheddar over the mixture and make whatever pattern you like
with the jalapeno matchsticks.

Bake at 375F for 25 minutes.

Serve with freshly oven-baked crostinis!
For retail locations visit
pimentocheese.com

Bourbon Mint Sweet Iced Tea

Satisfy your thirsty soul with this simple, refreshing,
easy-to-drink cocktail.

8 cups water 2 cups of bourbon
8 black tea bags 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup honey Lots of ice
1/4 cup of sugar

In a large pot, boil 4 cups water. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup honey; stir to dissolve. Remove from heat;
add 8 tea bags of black tea. Steep 10 minutes; discard tea bags. Add 4 cups cold water; transfer to pitcher,
and chill. Add 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush mint until fragrant; stir in 2 cups
bourbon. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour sweet, boozy tea over ice and garnish with fresh mint. Enjoy!