The Best Pimento Cheese Sandwich
This pimento cheese sandwich is just like the Southern classic. If you're hosting a Master's themed party or just want a taste of Augusta National, grab the recipe below. The inside is made of a sharp, pimento cheese spread (that can also be served as a dip) between two pieces of fluffy white bread.
Servings 8 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temp
- ½ cup mayonnaise I used kewpie
- 4 oz diced pimentos drained
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne optional
- Kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper
- 16 slices white bread
- cornichons for garnish
Instructions
- Make the cheese mixture: In a medium mixing bowl add finely shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayo, drained pimento peppers, onion powder, garlic powder, a pinch of cayenne, pinch of kosher salt, a few turns of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Mix together until smooth and creamy. Taste test for salt and pepper.
- Spread onto sandwich: Spread a few tablespoons onto one slice of white bread. Top with the other half and cut in a diagonal.
- Serve: Garnish the tops with a cornichon on a toothpick through the sandwich top.