Papa’s Pimento Cheese Sampler Plate
The Perfect Southern Appetizer for Celebrations, Gatherings & Special Moments
Looking for an easy yet impressive appetizer for your next gathering?
The Papa’s Pimento Cheese Sampler Plate is a beautiful, crowd-pleasing Southern spread perfect for small events, holiday tables, graduation celebrations, birthday gatherings, and meaningful family moments.
Whether you’re celebrating your daughter’s boyfriend graduating from Paramedic School, your son coming home from college for his birthday (that happens to fall on Easter Sunday), or simply hosting friends for a relaxed afternoon, this sampler plate makes it special — without making it complicated.
Papa’s Pimento Cheese Sampler Plate
Why This Pimento Cheese Sampler Plate Works
✔ Features multiple award-winning Papa’s flavors
✔ Ready in under 15 minutes
✔ No cooking required
✔ Elegant yet approachable
✔ Perfect for entertaining 6–10 guests
This is the kind of appetizer that invites conversation, second helpings, and shared stories around the table. Feature a varitiey of flavors using Papa’s Original, Jalapeño, Fiesta, and Smokehouse Pimento Cheeses.
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Just open, scoop, and create.
What you’ll Need…
Serves: 6–10 guests
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Papa’s Pimento Cheese Varieties (Choose 3–4)
(Using three or four varieties creates visual contrast and flavor variety.)
Plate Components
3–4 cups total Papa’s Pimento Cheese (about ¾–1 cup per flavor)
1 large platter or wooden serving board
Fresh leaf lettuce (green leaf or butter lettuce)
Assorted crackers (buttery rounds, water crackers, wheat crisps)
Sliced fresh tomatoes (optional)
Jalapeño slices (optional garnish for Jalapeño variety)
Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme for presentation)
How to Make It!
How to Make It!
How to Build the Papa’s Sampler Plate
Step 1: Prepare Your Base
Line your serving platter with fresh leaf lettuce.
This adds color, freshness, and gives the presentation that classic Southern entertaining feel.
Step 2: Create Beautiful Mounded Scoops
Using a large spoon or small ice cream scoop, create rounded mounds of each Papa’s flavor. Place them evenly across the platter.
For visual appeal:
Garnish Jalapeño with a sliced jalapeño round on top
Leave Original simple and classic
Sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika on Smokehouse
Add a small tomato dice garnish on Fiesta
Spacing the mounds evenly creates balance and elegance.
Garnish with a slice of jalapeno on Papa’s Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
Step 3: Arrange Crackers & Fresh Elements
Fan crackers around the perimeter of the platter.
Tuck tomato slices gently between the pimento cheese mounds for color contrast.
The goal: abundance without clutter.
Pro Tip:
Adding small handwritten labels or tent cards enhances the experience:
Original – Classic Southern cheddar richness
Jalapeño – Fresh heat and bright pepper finish
Smokehouse – Subtle smoky depth, perfect with bacon
Fiesta – Bold and lively with layered spice
This makes your appetizer interactive and engaging.
Pairing Ideas
For a complete Southern spread, serve alongside:
Sweet tea or sparkling lemonade
Deviled eggs
Fresh fruit
Mini slider sandwiches
Charcuterie meats and cheeses
For evening gatherings:
Light white wine
Crisp lager
Sparkling rosé or Pinot Noir
Papa’s Smokehouse brings flavor and spice to an enjoyable evening with family and friends.