Pimento cheese sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pimento cheese sandwich
Description
This sandwich starts with mixing shredded extra sharp cheddar with softened cream cheese, chopped drained pimento peppers, mayonnaise, and spices to create a thick, flavorful cheese spread. The garlic powder enhances the savoriness, while cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat when included. The spread is combined thoroughly by hand or with a mixer until smooth and evenly blended. It is spooned over bread slices and topped with another slice to form sandwiches, served immediately to preserve the soft texture of the filling and bread.
The bold sharpness of cheddar complements the mild tang of cream cheese and sweet heat from pimentos. The sandwich is rich yet balanced, easy to prepare, and popular as a snack or light meal. It requires no cooking and showcases a creamy, cheesy filling that can be varied with spices to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, extra sharp
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened at room temperature and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 oz pimento pepper drained and chopped
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Optional
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 lices bread
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except for the bread in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together with a hand held mixer or by hand with a sturdy spoon until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the pimento cheese mixture onto 6 of the slices of bread and top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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