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Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Classic pimento cheese sandwich made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, and pimentos. Makes 4 sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncescream cheesesoftened
  • 1 cupsharp cheddar cheeseshredded
  • 1 cupMonterey Jack cheeseshredded
  • 1/2 cupmayonnaise
  • 1/4 cuppimentosdrained and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspooncayenne pepperoptional
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • 8 sliceswhite bread

Instructions

Instructions

  • Place a medium bowl on the counter. Add 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) and 1/2 cup mayonnaise to the bowl.
  • Add 1 cup sharp cheddar (shredded) and 1 cup Monterey Jack (shredded) to the bowl.
  • Add 1/4 cup pimentos (drained and chopped), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  • Stir or beat the mixture with a spoon or spatula until the cheeses and cream cheese are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  • Season the pimento cheese with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing briefly to distribute the seasoning.
  • Lay out the 8 slices white bread. Spread a generous amount of the pimento cheese mixture evenly onto 4 slices of bread.
  • Top each prepared slice with one of the remaining 4 slices to form 4 sandwiches. Serve immediately.

Notes

3. Add 1/4 cup pimentos (drained and chopped), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).