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Pimento Cheese Sandwich
This creamy, smoky pimento cheese sandwich is ready in 5 minutes! Perfect for busy days, this easy recipe is my go-to for a quick, flavorful lunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 810 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Pimento Cheese Spread:
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ cup Pimentos drained, diced
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sandwich:
- 4 lices bread white, whole wheat, or sourdough
- olives for serving, optional
Instructions
- Mix the shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Spread a generous amount of the pimento cheese spread on one side of two bread slices.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top.
- Gently press, cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately with an optional olive on top and a toothpick.
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Notes
- If you prefer a toasted sandwich,
- butter the outer sides of sandwiches,
- heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and then place
- the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- : Try adding a bit of hot sauce for extra heat, pickles, or using different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
- If you prefer a toasted sandwich, butter the outer sides of sandwiches, heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and then place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Variations: Try adding a bit of hot sauce for extra heat, pickles, or using different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
810kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
1765mg
(74%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1533IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
874mg
(87%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 810
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 810kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1765mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1533IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 874mg | 87% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.