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

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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.

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Questions

How hot is Pimento Cheese Sandwich?

Moderately. The heat in Pimento Cheese Sandwich comes from 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco). For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

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.

Is Pimento Cheese Sandwich vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated, 4 oz cream cheese, softened and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

Does Pimento Cheese Sandwich contain eggs?

Yes: 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Pimento Cheese Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 430 calories, alongside 12 g carbohydrate and 31 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 345 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

Can I make Pimento Cheese Sandwich ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Pimento Cheese Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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