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Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich on a plate
Andre Lewis

Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices soft white sandwich bread
  • 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese coarsely grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 jar 4 oz diced pimentos, drained
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise smooth with a spoon.
  2. Fold in cheddar, pimentos, garlic powder, cayenne, and pepper, retaining visible cheese shreds.
  3. Chill 20 minutes until firm enough to spread thickly.
  4. Divide among 4 bread slices, spreading almost to edges.
  5. Close; press lightly with a flat palm.
  6. Cut diagonally; serve cold.