Description
A rich pimento grilled cheese sandwich is melted and balanced by tart green tomatoes and fresh basil. The spread is also a perfect addition to a BLT.
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 4 ounces jarred pimentos, drained and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bread
- 2 green tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, pimentos, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side, spread a generous amount of pimento cheese.
- Top with slices of green tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
- Close the sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Depending on what region you are in, many traditional pimento cheese recipes do not include cream cheese, however, I added it here because I like the way it melts in the sandwich. If you prefer to leave it out, sub with additional mayonnaise, until you reach a consistency and flavor you like.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15