Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Take your classic grilled cheese to the next level with these irresistibly rich and gooey Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches! Featuring a creamy blend of sharp cheddar cheese, tangy cream cheese, and zesty jarred pimentos, this southern-inspired recipe delivers bold, crave-worthy flavor in every bite. The filling, spiced with a hint of garlic powder and optional cayenne pepper, is generously slathered between slices of hearty sourdough bread and perfectly grilled to golden-brown perfection. Ready in under 20 minutes, this comforting sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch, indulgent snack, or casual dinner. Serve with a side of tomato soup or a crisp salad for an unforgettable meal experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces (softened) Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup (drained) Jarred diced pimentos
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon (optional) Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 slices Sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons (softened) Butter
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and drained diced pimentos.
Add garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
Spread a generous layer of the pimento cheese mixture onto one side of 4 slices of sourdough bread. Top with the remaining 4 slices to form sandwiches.
Spread one side of each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches, butter side down, onto the skillet.
Spread the top side of each sandwich with another 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter.
Cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and the cheese filling is melted and gooey.
Remove sandwiches from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute before slicing in half and serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.9 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.7 g | 524% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 5204 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.9 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 104.2 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1912 mg | 147% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*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.
