Description
Elevate your lunch or dinner with our Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, a delightful blend of creamy pimento cheese and sharp cheddar, all nestled between perfectly toasted slices of rustic bread. This comforting dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy days or cozy evenings at home. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a gourmet experience that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy this cheesy delight paired with your favorite salad or dipping sauce for the perfect meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup diced pimento peppers
- 4 Tbsp cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp chopped fresh chives
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ tsp Italian seasonings
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 8 slices Texas toast bread or thick-sliced rustic bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar, diced pimentos, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the pimento cheese mixture generously on one slice of bread and top with another slice to form a sandwich.
- Butter the outer sides of each sandwich and sprinkle with Italian seasonings and salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy alongside your favorite dipping sauce or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg