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VIVIAN'S PIMENTO CHEESE (SANDWICHES)



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Wonderful flavor! Tangy, sharp and delicious! May be used in grilled sandwiches, on crackers or in celery pieces. Great for lunch or as an appetizer for parties. My sister, Vivian, is famous for her pimento cheese. Our family thinks she makes the absolute best! We had this speciality many times in childhood!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 (3 ounce) jar pimientos, diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise (or miracle whip)
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Allow cheese to get to room temperature before making.
  • Drain pimentoes well and finely chop.
  • Blend cheese, mayonnaise, prepared mustard and hot sauce.
  • Fold in pimentoes.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 216.4, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.9

BASIC PIMIENTO CHEESE RECIPE



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This classic recipe works as a dip, spread, or all by itself.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated yellow onion
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 (8-oz.) block sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Stir together pimiento, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, onion, and cayenne in a large bowl.
  • Stir cheeses into pimiento mixture until well combined. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

GRILLED PIMIENTO CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite. It makes this grilled pimiento cheese sandwich shine, especially when sweet-hot pepper jelly is added. -Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices sourdough bread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup pimiento cheese spread
2 tablespoons pepper jelly
6 cooked thick-sliced bacon strips

Steps:

  • Spread both sides of bread slices with butter. In a large skillet, toast bread on 1 side, over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; place toasted-side up. Spread cheese over toasted bread slices. Top 2 slices with jelly, then with bacon. Top with remaining bread slices, cheese facing inward. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with additional jelly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Fat 52g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chopped pimentos, 2 tablespoons grated onion, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread on white bread.

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