Pimento Cheese BLT
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
5 sandwiches
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pimento Cheese BLT
Description
This Pimento Cheese BLT layers a spread of pimento cheese—a creamy, cheddar-based cheese mixed with pimentos—onto toasted bread, topped with crisp peppered bacon, crisp romaine lettuce leaves, and sliced tomatoes. The bacon is cooked low and slow to crisp directly in a skillet, rendering fat and developing a peppery crust. Toasting the bread adds a golden crunch that contrasts the soft, rich cheese spread. The fresh lettuce and ripe tomatoes add moisture and brightness, making a balanced sandwich with smoky, spicy, cheesy, and fresh flavors. Using a sturdy bread like Sara Lee Artesano maintains structure while holding these ingredients together.
The sandwich suits a hearty lunch or casual dinner. It pairs well with simple sides like chips or a light salad.
For adaptations, gluten-free bread can substitute regular bread without affecting the core flavor, and pimento cheese can be homemade ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pimento cheese
- 10 lices bread we like Sarah Lee Artesano
- 10 lices Bacon thick cut, peppered
- 10 romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato or other good quality tomato, sliced, heirloom
Instructions
- Cook bacon. Add to a skillet over low heat and cook, turning often, until crisp on both sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- Assemble: Toast bread until golden. Spread bread slices with a layer of pimento cheese. Top with bacon, lettuce and tomato and apply top slice of bread to make a sandwich.
Notes
- Use high-quality bread such as Sara Lee Artesano for best texture and flavor.
- Prepare pimento cheese at home or use a good quality store-bought version; it can be made up to one week before assembling sandwiches.
- For gluten-free needs, substitute with gluten-free bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5719IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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