This Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich has a ton of flavor and a little spice. Plus, it can be whipped up in about 5 minutes. Adding crispy bacon and fresh tomatoes to this sandwich takes it to a whole new level.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Pimento Cheese is simple to make, great on a grilled cheese sandwich, and a southern staple you don't want to miss out on. The flavors work perfectly when combined with the bacon and fresh tomato on this pimento cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
Meat: Thick-cut smoked bacon for the Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich. (See expert tips)
Cheese: You'll need Sharp Cheddar and Cream Cheese. (See expert tips)
Vegetables: A must are the Pimento Peppers and Roasted Red Bell Peppers. (See expert tips)
Herbs and Spices: Flavor this pimento cheese up with some Garlic powder, Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Kosher Salt, and Ground Black Pepper.
Extras: I also recommend Thick Cut Texas Toast and freshly sliced tomato for the Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Shred the sharp cheddar cheese and add it to a large mixing bowl.
While you're shredding the cheese, be sure to set out the Cream cheese so it can soften and be easier to mix later.
Step 2: Mix the shredded cheddar cheese with the mayo, peppers, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl using a spatula, spoon, or fork.
Step 3: Spread the Pimento Cheese on a buttered piece of bread, top with a piece of Bacon, and then a slice of tomato.
Step 4: Top the sandwich with another piece of buttered bread and grill it on a cast iron griddle like a regular grilled cheese sandwich.
Expert Tips
- Cook the bacon in the air fryer at 400°f for five minutes to quickly crips it up.
- Feel free to try using mild cheddar or extra sharp cheddar as well. This can definitely change the flavor a bit.
- I recommend the deli sliced roasted red bell peppers. It's much easier than roasting your own, and they still have a lot of flavor.
Recipe FAQs
The best way to keep a pimento cheese sandwich from getting soggy is by grilling it like any other grilled cheese.
Pimento cheese is a mixture of sharp cheddar and cream cheese with dice pimento peppers and an assortment of herbs and spices for extra flavor.
Neither. Grilled cheese is best made with Mayonnaise on the outside. But if I had to choose one, I would butter would be my second choice.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Pimento Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- ½ Cup Pimento Peppers
- ½ Cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Instructions
Pimento Cheese
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together being sure to leave some texture to it.
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich
- Butter two pieces of bread, spread the pimento cheese onto one piece and place on a . Place 1 piece of bacon broken in half then top that with one slice of fresh tomato. Top with the other slice of bread and grill as you would a regular grilled cheese.
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Notes
- Cook the bacon in the air fryer at 400°f for five minutes to quickly crips it up.
- Feel free to try using mild cheddar or extra sharp cheddar as well. This can definitely change the flavor a bit.
- I recommend the deli sliced roasted red bell peppers. It's much easier than roasting your own, and they still have a lot of flavor.
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