Untried but considering: Pimento Cheese Featherbed Eggs

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so...here's the rub: I don't like pimentos; I don't like pimento cheese; I don't like corn bread (at least not this local puritanical version with no sugar & no butter).

But I do have a dear 84-year old Charleston-born neighbor with cancer.

I'd like to make this for him, but truly have no concept what it will end up like. It is, provisionally, a strata or bread pudding, which is always nice. And a cheesy one, which makes it even nicer. I just can't get around the pimentos and cornbread...those are just putting the brakes on for me. In addition, his favorite food is pimento cheese, so I was going to give him some of that too.

I don't enjoy giving people food that I wouldn't eat myself. And it would take a lot for me to enjoy this. (I am also not a cornbread & sausage stuffing gal. Nope)

So should I put my ick-factor on hold and do it for him regardless of my own feelings about these ingredients?

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Until I read that the cornbread dried out, yick was predominant in my reaction as well. The Dijon and Worcester.... icked as well. But I think the pimiento will take care of both concerns. But I like cornbread. Lots. Is he a fellow that is fond of big flavours?

I think he will be pleased with the effort of pimientos. Let's do it and report his reactions.

Hi Marion, how are Richie and Joanie?
 
I think you've got yourself a pimento cheese & cornbread pudding that too me, sounds delish. But I adore cornbread. If the ick factor isn't too great for you it's a lovely gesture.

Do you like biscuits? (I adore those too). Because there are several pimento cheese biscuit recipes on the web. I'm sure those would be appreciated just as much.
 
Marg CDN said:
Until I read that the cornbread dried out, yick was predominant in my reaction as well. The Dijon and Worcester.... icked as well. But I think the pimiento will take care of both concerns. But I like cornbread. Lots. Is he a fellow that is fond of big flavours?

I think he will be pleased with the effort of pimientos. Let's do it and report his reactions.

Hi Marion, how are Richie and Joanie?
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Question: You wrote: Hi Marion, how are Richie and Joanie?
The only reference I can come up with is Happy Days.
 
I too love cornbread, but the sweet kind. The other kind seems more like cardboard and I don’t understand the reasoning for liking it more. Unless, it’s a base for something else so sweetness isn’t required - I suppose.

I’m with you the combo sounds yuck, but pimento wasn’t part of my Texas mother’s (or my) repertoire. I don’t know where that recipe came from, but if I was looking to please somebody from Charleston, I probably look at Paula Deen recipes. She likely has something with pimento.
 
Ha...I recently made my first Paula Deen recipe. The guys at my local tire store had fixed a nail in my tire and didn't charge me, saying they were grateful to someone who treated them with as many goodies as I did. I asked what would they like in appreciation and they requested "ooey gooey lemon cake." One google search later, I had Paula Deen's recipe.

I made it after the hurricane passed and when delivering it, gave them this note and asked them to absolve me from future lawsuits:

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mariadnoca said:
I too love cornbread, but the sweet kind. The other kind seems more like cardboard and I don’t understand the reasoning for liking it more. Unless, it’s a base for something else so sweetness isn’t required - I suppose.

I’m with you the combo sounds yuck, but pimento wasn’t part of my Texas mother’s (or my) repertoire. I don’t know where that recipe came from, but if I was looking to please somebody from Charleston, I probably look at Paula Deen recipes. She likely has something with pimento.
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Maria, the recipe is from America's Test Kitchen THE SAVORY BAKER.
 
marilynfl said:
Ha...I recently made my first Paula Deen recipe. The guys at my local tire store had fixed a nail in my tire and didn't charge me, saying they were grateful to someone who treated them with as many goodies as I did. I asked what would they like in appreciation and they requested "ooey gooey lemon cake." One google search later, I had Paula Deen's recipe.

I made it after the hurricane passed and when delivering it, gave them this note and asked them to absolve me from future lawsuits:

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marilynfl said:
Ha...I recently made my first Paula Deen recipe. The guys at my local tire store had fixed a nail in my tire and didn't charge me, saying they were grateful to someone who treated them with as many goodies as I did. I asked what would they like in appreciation and they requested "ooey gooey lemon cake." One google search later, I had Paula Deen's recipe.

I made it after the hurricane passed and when delivering it, gave them this note and asked them to absolve me from future lawsuits:

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What a lovely story!! It warms cockles to see you acknowledged for the efforts you make.
 
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marilynfl said:
Ha...I recently made my first Paula Deen recipe. The guys at my local tire store had fixed a nail in my tire and didn't charge me, saying they were grateful to someone who treated them with as many goodies as I did. I asked what would they like in appreciation and they requested "ooey gooey lemon cake." One google search later, I had Paula Deen's recipe.

I made it after the hurricane passed and when delivering it, gave them this note and asked them to absolve me from future lawsuits:

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You are the absolute BEST Marilyn!
 
marilynfl said:
so...here's the rub: I don't like pimentos; I don't like pimento cheese; I don't like corn bread (at least not this local puritanical version with no sugar & no butter).

But I do have a dear 84-year old Charleston-born neighbor with cancer.

I'd like to make this for him, but truly have no concept what it will end up like. It is, provisionally, a strata or bread pudding, which is always nice. And a cheesy one, which makes it even nicer. I just can't get around the pimentos and cornbread...those are just putting the brakes on for me. In addition, his favorite food is pimento cheese, so I was going to give him some of that too.

I don't enjoy giving people food that I wouldn't eat myself. And it would take a lot for me to enjoy this. (I am also not a cornbread & sausage stuffing gal. Nope)

So should I put my ick-factor on hold and do it for him regardless of my own feelings about these ingredients?

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I am going to have to find the recipe for corn light bread. I had never heard of it until I moved to Tennessee. The closest thing I can describe it as is a poundcake made with cornmeal. It is baked in a loaf pan and it's dense, moist, and sweet. It is served with pulled pork. I don't like sugar in my cornbread but I love corn light bread.
 
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