Low Carb Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Low Carb Pimento Cheese Sandwich, a keto-friendly twist on a Southern classic. Packed with creamy, tangy, and savory flavors, the homemade pimento cheese combines sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and zesty chopped pimentos, perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion powder, paprika, and a hint of salt and pepper. Instead of bread, crisp butter lettuce leaves serve as the nutritious base, adding freshness while keeping the carbs low. Layered with crunchy cucumber slices and crispy crumbled bacon, this recipe delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal option for a quick lunch, picnic treat, or party appetizer. Perfect for those looking for gluten-free, keto, or low-carb options that don’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz pimentos, drained and chopped
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 4 oz of softened cream cheese until well blended.
Add 0.5 cup of mayonnaise to the cheese mixture and stir to incorporate.
Gently fold in 4 oz of drained and chopped pimentos.
Season the mixture with 0.5 tsp of garlic powder, 0.5 tsp of onion powder, 0.25 tsp of paprika, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of seasonings.
Lay out 8 leaves of butter lettuce. Spoon a generous amount of pimento cheese onto 4 of the lettuce leaves.
Top the pimento cheese with a layer of thinly sliced cucumber and a sprinkle of crumbled bacon.
Top each with another lettuce leaf to create a sandwich. Press gently to hold the layers together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate the sandwiches for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.5 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.8 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 4120 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 78.4 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1773 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*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.
