Simply Southern Bento Box

This bento box lunch recipe has Southern favorites including pimento cheese, deviled eggs, creamy cucumber salad, and fresh sliced peaches.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 549 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 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.