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Pimento Cheese BLT

On a recent visit to Gulf Shores I had this Pimento Cheese BLT and it was AMAZING!!! Pimento Cheese is cheddar cheese, mayo & pimentos (along with a few other things depending on where you get it). Well - take that - SLATHER it on marble rye and add thick cut bacon, crisp lettuce and fresh tomato! Yes please!!!!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings 4 sandwiches

Calories 712 kcal

Equipment

• Non stick skillet
• Small Batter Bowl with Lid
• Silicone spatula
• Cheese Grater
• Cutting Board
• Chef's Knife

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
• 2/3 cup pepper jack cheese grated
• 1/2 cup Duke's mayonnaise
• 4 oz diced pimento
• 1 tbsp finely diced onions
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb bacon
• 8 slices marble rye
• lettuce leaves
• 2 tomatoes sliced

Instructions

 

• Mix together cheeses, mayo, pimento, onion, Worcestershire sauce, pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate (this can be done the day before)
  2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 2/3 cup pepper jack cheese, 1/2 cup Duke's mayonnaise, 4 oz diced pimento, 1 tbsp finely diced onions, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/8 tsp black pepper
• Cook bacon to your liking and drain on paper towel
  1 lb bacon
• Lightly toast marble rye. I used my air fryer so I could do them all at once. I also lightly buttered one side before toasting in air fryer.
  8 slices marble rye
• Lay out marble rye and top one side with tomato & lettuce. Spread pimento cheese on the other sides of bread and top with bacon. Make your sammich!
  lettuce leaves, 2 tomatoes

Notes

What if I don’t have Pepper Jack?

You can use all cheddar or a mix of cheeses. Just be sure you get some sharp – or even extra sharp cheddar in there!

What does Pimento Cheese taste like?

Well – it’s basically cheese and mayo – the pimentos are a little sweet but don’t have a strong flavor. I love it!

Is Pimento Cheese Spicy?

Not usually but you could add a little hot sauce or more pepper jack if you’re looking for more zing!

How long does Pimento Cheese last?

It’s a mayo-based dip/spread – so I would say – in the fridge – it’s good for about a week.

What can I do with the rest of the Pimento Cheese (if you only make 1-2 sandwiches)?

I have some recipes below that you can use it in! But it’s also tasty just on crackers!

Can I use Pimento Cheese from the grocery store? Where is it in the grocery store?

Sure! You can definitely buy pre-made – it’s more expensive and comes in a pretty small tub – but it’s yum too! It’s usually in the nice cheese area (you know – not with the bagged cheeses but with the goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, hummus) in a little tub. This recipe makes 2-3 tubs worth!

Do I need to use Marble Rye?

No – of course not! The Flora-Bama did and I loved it – the aroma from Marble Rye is just delicious though – so give it a try!

What’s your favorite bacon?

I like a thick-cut hickory smoked bacon – but I buy Amana Colonies brand or Smithfield Thick Cut most of the time…

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 712kcalCarbohydrates: 55.4gProtein: 33.1gFat: 40.9gSaturated Fat: 14.7gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1862mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 4.9gSugar: 11.2gCalcium: 325mgIron: 4mg

Keyword bacon, copycat, pimento cheese, sandwich, tomatoes

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