Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Format)
Cheddar, pimento, and creamy spread melted between golden buttered bread for a Southern-inspired grilled favorite.
# Ingredients:
→ Pimento Cheese Filling
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8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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¼ cup diced pimento peppers
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4 Tbsp cream cheese, room temperature
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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½ Tbsp lemon juice
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½ Tbsp chopped fresh chives
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¼ tsp kosher salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
→ Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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¾ tsp Italian seasonings
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½ tsp kosher salt
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8 slices Texas toast or thick-sliced rustic bread
# Steps:
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In a medium bowl, combine sharp cheddar cheese, pimento peppers, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh chives, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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In a small bowl, mix unsalted butter, Italian seasonings, and kosher salt until well blended.
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Spread the butter mixture on one side of each bread slice. Place four slices, buttered-side down, on a working surface and spread approximately ⅓ cup of pimento cheese filling on each slice. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until the bottom slice of bread turns golden brown. Flip and continue cooking the other side until golden brown.
# Tips:
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Refrigerating the pimento cheese filling allows the flavors to meld and creates a creamier texture.
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Use thick-sliced bread for the best structure and texture when cooking.