Bacon Pimento Cheese Sandwich
A Southern classic featuring crispy bacon, creamy homemade pimento cheese, fresh tomato, and butter lettuce on toasted bread. Perfect for lunch, brunch, or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
For the Pimento Cheese:
- 2 cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 4 oz pimento peppers drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of your favorite bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4-6 leaves butter lettuce
- 2-4 slices ripe tomato
- 2-4 tablespoons mayonnaise for spreading
Instructions
- Make the pimento cheese: In a large bowl, combine grated cheddar, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with a hand or stand mixer until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate any leftovers.
- Cook the bacon: Fry or bake the bacon until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Toast the bread: Lightly toast the bread slices until golden. While still warm, spread butter on one side.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise on the unbuttered side of the bread. Add a generous layer of pimento cheese, then bacon, tomato slices, and lettuce. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Store pimento cheese in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- This sandwich is also great grilled!
- Nutritional information is an estimate only and will vary according to specific ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 970mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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