Easy Finger Food, Pimento Cheese Okra

Pimento cheese okra is an unusual, easy finger food appetizer.  A beautiful combination of southern recipes, both delicious and eye appealing.

You can make the pimento cheese stuffed okra using store bought pimento cheese and a jar of pickled okra in a few minutes.  Or you can make your own homemade pimento cheese (only about 5-10 minutes) and pickle your own okra (a few minutes prep and at least 48 hours to pickle).

How to Make Pimento Cheese Stuffed Okra Appetizer – Part Of Our Easy Finger Food Series

Assuming you are buying a jar of pickled okra (in the canned vegetable aisle of your grocery store, probably near the pickles), slice the okra pod lengthwise, being careful not to cut through the bottom.  Remove most of the seeds and pat dry with a paper towel.  Don’t worry if a few stray seeds remain.

Spread about a teaspoon of pimento cheese in the okra pod and lay on serving tray.  You might have to press down so that the okra pod sits flat. 

It’s nice to put a light sprinkle of paprika for color, not too much or it will flavor the appetizer.

Also sliced green onion or chives adds some nice color and a finishing touch.

How To Add Regional Flair To Your Pimento Cheese Okra – Part Of Our Easy Finger Food Series

Are you from Louisiana?  How about adding a ¼ teaspoon of Cajun seasoning or Louisiana Seafood Seasoning to the pimento cheese dip or sprinkled on top of the appetizer?

Are you from the Baltimore or the North East?  How about a ¼ teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning.  I think people from Baltimore or Maryland put Old Bay in everything they can!

Tell Me A Little Bit About Okra

Okra is a green vegetable that grows in the south and peaks in the Fall.  It’s a nutritional powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.  Low calorie (30 calories in one cup), high fiber (3 grams in one cup), decent protein (2 grams in one cup), low carb (7 in one cup) and virtually no fat.  Oh, and it’s a good source of vitamin C too, who would have guessed?

Our favorite easy finger food appetizer not only looks pretty, tastes great, but is good for you too.  All with a little southern attitude.

How Do I Serve Pimento Cheese Okra – Part Of Our Easy Finger Food Series

It’s pretty enough to serve on a plate all by itself.

Pimento cheese stuffed pickled okra also makes an unusual addition to your charcuterie plate.

Spread the pimento cheese on a cracker and top with sliced pickled okra.  If you happen to have pickled red onions add a couple of those too.  Gorgeous finger food appetizer!