When it comes to SEC football, tailgates are as much about tradition as the game itself. Walk through The Grove in Oxford and you’ll see it all—silver trays, chandeliers in trees, and spreads fit for a luxe banquet. But even with all that Southern polish, sometimes the simplest bites end up the most beloved.
That’s where Pimento Cheese Cups come in. This Rebel-ready snack takes the South’s favorite cheese spread and gives it a festive twist. Crisp phyllo cups cradle the creamy filling, then get topped with a spoonful of sweet and spicy pepper jelly. They’re elegant enough to impress in The Grove yet easy enough to bake for a watch party at home.
Pimento Cheese Cups (Ole Miss Rebels)
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen mini phyllo cups about 15 per box
- 1 ½ cups prepared pimento cheese
- ½ cup pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
- Fill each cup with a spoonful of pimento cheese.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the cups are golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Top each cup with a small dollop of pepper jelly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
