Photo: Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup shredded best-quality sharp Cheddar
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise, plus more for grilling
- 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 12 slices brioche bread, lightly toasted
Directions
Pulse the cheese, mayo, pimentos and cayenne in the food processor until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
Spread some additional mayo on 1 side of each slice of toasted bread. Arrange 6 slices, mayo-side down, on a clean work surface. Place 2 heaping tablespoons pimento cheese evenly on the 6 slices of bread and top with the remaining 6 slices of bread, mayo-side facing up.
In a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, cook 3 sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is starting to melt, about 3 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes more. Wipe the pan clean and repeat with the remaining 3 sandwiches.
What To Toss In: If you like your pimento really spicy, you can always add some chipotle in adobe sauce to give it a smoky flavor. This can also be used as an entertaining dip. Just arrange some baby carrots and cut up some celery sticks around the cheese. People will flock to it.
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By teenycruzer
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on March 11, 2013
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Grilled Cheese Sammies must have Mayo or Miracle Whip on them, Period, with a good American Cheese. I have been making them for decades. Made with a homemade Tomato Soup and it is always a winner combo!!!
By Betty_B
Flushing, NY
on October 30, 2011
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Delicious and super easy spread! Will definitely make again.
By MichelleTennant
Asheville, NC
on October 08, 2011
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Okay, as a Derby girl who grew up in Louisville, I was very excited to try this recipe. I went for organic ingredients. My cheese was "white" sharp cheddar so I added paprika and Tony's creole seasoning to make the spread more orange. And I used a dill bread from my local organic bakery. OMG, can I tell you how good this is! Claire made it look so easy and while I've loved pimento cheese my whole life (yes Southerners do I've usually bought it. Dang there is so much junk in most store-bought recipes. SO I AM SO EXCITED to learn this easy and oh-so-tasy recipe. So, I'm thrilled to now have this spread as a staple for lunches and quick meals at my house now. Thanks Claire! I love your show and I learn something new every show. Please keep up the good work. You rock!
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