Pimento Cheese Grilled Cheese
A fun spin on a grilled cheese, this sandwich is made with a flavorful homemade pimento cheese! Grilled crispy, you can add cooked bacon for additional crunch.Â
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 slices of Brioche or Sourdough bread
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons diced pimentos
3 tablespoons mayo
2-3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon Salt
4 strips of bacon, cooked (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the pimento cheese by combining the Cheddar cheese, mayo, pimentos, garlic powder and smoked paprika, and salt. Mix well.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Using as much butter as you’d like, butter both sides of each slice of bread.
3. Add the bread to the hot pan and cook until browned, then flip the slices of bread, top one of the cooked sides with the pimento cheese and optional bacon. Top with the other slice of bread and continue cooking until both sides of bread are nice and browned.