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Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 oz jarred diced pimentos, drained
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices soft white bread
  • Butter, softened (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the cheddar, pimentos, cream cheese, mayo, cayenne, and garlic powder until evenly blended. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread about 1/3 cup of the pimento cheese onto each of 4 bread slices. Top with the remaining slices.
  3. (Optional) For a grilled sandwich, butter the outsides and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.

Notes

Chilling the spread for 30 minutes deepens the flavor, but you can use it right away. If grilling, a gentle press with a spatula helps the cheese soften evenly.