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Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Cultural Context

Pimento cheese is a beloved Southern staple in the United States, often referred to as the 'caviar of the South.' Traditionally made with cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise, it reflects the region's penchant for simple, hearty flavors. The pimento cheese sandwich combines this creamy spread with bread, making it a popular choice for picnics and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with many adding spices or different cheeses, but the classic version remains a cherished comfort food across the nation.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
16 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 oz pimentos
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbsp white onion
blanco (salt and pepper replacer)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: medium cheddar

Medium cheddar is often more affordable and still flavorful.

pimentos

🥗Healthier: roasted red peppers

💰Cheaper: canned red peppers

Canned red peppers are typically less expensive and readily available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil spread

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often cheaper than butter.

1

Get a mixing bowl and a KitchenAid mixer ready.

2

Grate 16 oz of sharp cheddar cheese, avoiding pre-bagged cheese for better flavor.

3

Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to the mixing bowl.

4

Add 4 oz of pimentos to the bowl.

5

Incorporate 1 tbsp of cream cheese into the mixture.

6

Add 1 tbsp of finely chopped white onion to the mixture.

7

Season with a little blanco, which is a salt and pepper replacer, to taste.

8

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

9

Cut the sandwich and show the cross-section.

Cooking Techniques

mixingspreadinggrilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlKitchenAid mixer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pimento Cheese Spread SandwichSouthern Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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