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Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Pimento cheese sandwiches are a classic Southern staple at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, made with a creamy blend of cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, and other spices, usually served on white bread. Let's make pimento cheese sandwiches!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 489 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 4- ounce jar diced pimentos drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic optional, my personal addition
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
- salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
- Dash of hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here
- 8 sliced white bread
Instructions
- Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
- Fold the mixture gently to combine until uniform.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
- Divide the pimento cheese between 4 slices of white bread. Spread evenly, then top with remaining slices.
- Slice into into triangles or smaller squares and serve.
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Notes
- You can refrigerate the pimento cheese in a sealed container at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.
- You can also make the sandwiches ahead and keep them refrigerated for serving.
- Wrap the sandwiches in green paper or napkins for mimic the Masters sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Calories
489kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
657mg
(27%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1723IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
340mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1723IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.