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!!!!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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 towel1 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
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