Southern 3-Ingredient Pimento Cheese Bite Casserole

Ingredients

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
• Total Time: 35–40 minutes
• Servings: 8 to 10 servings
• Cooking Intensity: Easy
• Equipment Needed: 9×13-inch baking dish, chef’s knife, cutting board, large mixing bowl, rubber spatula, non-stick cooking spray

Intensity & Difficulty Breakdowns

• Preparation & Chopping (Low Intensity): Cutting raw biscuit dough and crispy cooked bacon into uniform pieces requires basic knife skills. Keeping the dough pieces manageable guarantees even baking throughout the casserole.
• Tossing & Coating (Low Intensity): Gently folding the dough cubes with rich pimento cheese spread ensures every biscuit bite gets coated. A light, careful hand keeps the dough from collapsing or turning gummy.
• Baking & Monitoring (Medium Intensity): Raw biscuit dough encased in dense cheese takes time to bake completely through to the center. Monitoring the oven during the final 5–10 minutes ensures the top turns a rich golden-brown without burning the edges.
• Cooling & Setting (Low Intensity): Letting the casserole rest right out of the oven allows the molten cheese to set slightly, turning it into a cohesive, pull-apart bake rather than a runny mess.

Ingredients

• 1 Can (16.3 oz) Refrigerated Flaky Layers Biscuits: (e.g., Pillsbury Grands!). Using flaky layer biscuits provides distinct, airy pockets that absorb the pimento cheese while maintaining a light texture.
• 1 Container (12 oz) Quality Store-Bought or Homemade Pimento Cheese: Look for a tub with sharp cheddar and rich mayonnaise in the deli section (brands like Palmetto Cheese or Wickles work exceptionally well).
• 6 Strips Thick-Cut Bacon (Cooked until crisp and chopped): Adds essential smokiness, saltiness, and crunchy contrast to the soft biscuits and melted cheese.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or a thin coat of butter to prevent the cheese from sticking during baking.
2. Pop open the can of refrigerated flaky layers biscuits. Place each biscuit onto a clean cutting board and cut each individual biscuit into 6 equal-sized bite portions (you should have 48 dough bites total).
3. Transfer the cut biscuit dough bites into a large mixing bowl. Add the entire 12-ounce container of pimento cheese and two-thirds of the chopped crisp bacon. Using a rubber spatula or large spoon, gently fold the mixture together until every biscuit bite is well coated in pimento cheese.
4. Transfer the coated dough mixture into your prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Use your spatula to spread the bites into an even layer across the bottom. Scatter the remaining chopped crisp bacon evenly over the top for a crunchy finish.
5. Place the baking dish on the center rack of your preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the biscuits are fully cooked and puffed, the top is deep golden-brown, and the pimento cheese is bubbling along the edges. (If the top browns too quickly before the center biscuit bites are fully set, loosely tent a sheet of aluminum foil over the dish for the last 5 minutes).
6. Remove the casserole from the oven and set it on a wire rack or heat-safe surface. Allow it to cool for 8 to 10 minutes before serving. This brief rest lets the hot cheese settle so the biscuit bites hold together when scooped or pulled apart. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 340 kcal · Protein: 11g · Fat: 22g · Carbohydrates: 24g Dietary · Saturated Fat: 9g · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 4g · Sodium: 780mg