Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Name: Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup jarred diced pimentos, drained; 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 8 white sandwich bread slices

A Southern staple of creamy, tangy homemade pimento cheese spread generously on white sandwich bread. The spread comes together in minutes and is even better after a short rest in the fridge. Plan ahead: the spread is best after chilling for 30 minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4430 cal/serving

AmericanLunchNo-CookVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup jarred diced pimentos, drained
1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
8 white sandwich bread slices

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz softened cream cheese, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Stir vigorously until well blended and creamy.
2

Add 1/4 cup drained jarred diced pimentos, 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco), 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3

Cover and refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
4

Spread the pimento cheese generously on half the 8 white sandwich bread slices, then top with the remaining slices. Cut in half and serve. The spread keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Questions

Can I make Pimento Cheese Sandwich dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated, 4 oz cream cheese, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free lunch collection instead.

Can I make Pimento Cheese Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 white sandwich bread slices. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Pimento Cheese Sandwich ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Pimento Cheese Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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