Grilled Pimento Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Grilled Pimento Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches, a bold twist on the classic grilled cheese. Packed with creamy, homemade pimento cheese made from sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and a touch of smoked paprika, these sandwiches ooze with smoky richness in every bite. Crispy slices of thick-cut bacon add a savory crunch, perfectly balanced with the melty, spiced cheese filling. Grilled to golden perfection on buttery sourdough or white bread, these sandwiches are quick to make, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for a hearty lunch, weeknight dinner, or game-day treat, this recipe combines classic comfort with elevated Southern flair, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Pimentos, diced and drained
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon slices, cooked until crispy
- 8 slices Sliced sandwich bread (white or sourdough recommended)
- 4 tablespoons Butter, softened
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and hot sauce (if using). Mix until well combined and creamy. This is your pimento cheese filling.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Lay 4 slices of bread butter-side down on a clean surface or cutting board.
Spread a generous portion of the pimento cheese mixture on the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
Place 1 1/2 slices of crispy bacon on top of the pimento cheese for each sandwich.
Top with a second slice of bread, butter-side up, to form a sandwich.
Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side or until golden brown, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until the bread is golden and the cheese filling is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1 minute before cutting in half and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.1 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.6 g | 593% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 5162 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 118.5 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2134 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1033 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
