Pimiento Cheese Sandwich
A simple pimiento cheese sandwich makes an easy, inexpensive lunch, and is perfect with a cold Arnold Palmer.
In this recipe, we’ll make our own pimiento cheese with lots of cream cheese, spices, freshly grated cheddar and Monterey Jack, a bit of mayo and a whole jar of fire-red pimiento peppers. It’s served on white bread, specifically because that’s the tried-and-true way. Just ask any southerner!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise preferably Duke’s
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- A dash of hot sauce optional
- 1 4-ounce jar pimento peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese freshly grated
- 8 slices white bread
Instructions
- Create the pimiento cheese spread:
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and hot sauce at medium speed until fluffy. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to fold in the pimientos and shredded cheeses.
- Add chill time:
- Cover the bowl with storage wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sandwich assembly:
- Spread the pimiento cheese on four slices of white bread. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread; slice each sandwich in half. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pimento Cheese Sandwich Tips & Variations
Add umami flavor:A splash of Worcestershire sauce can enhance flavor.
Bacon addition:Add cooked bacon for extra crunch and flavor.
Add pickles or relish:This adds a vinegary kick to your sandwich!
Squeeze citrus juice:Lemon or lime juice can refresh flavors.
Add umami flavor:A splash of Worcestershire sauce can enhance flavor.
Bacon addition:Add cooked bacon for extra crunch and flavor.
Add pickles or relish:This adds a vinegary kick to your sandwich!
Squeeze citrus juice:Lemon or lime juice can refresh flavors.