Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe | Tasting Table
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4 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 loosely packed cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper--roasted, peeled, seeded (or jarred) and finely diced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade or Duke's brand)
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked sweet Spanish paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 8 slices soft white bread
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, divided
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, mix the cheddar with the roasted red pepper, mayonnaise, paprika, mustard, salt and cayenne until well combined.
  2. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture onto 1 slice of the bread. Press a second slice of the bread on top of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches. Reserve any remaining pimento cheese for another use.
  3. Lightly butter the outside of the sandwiches with 2 tablespoons of the butter. In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the sandwiches until the bread is crisp and golden, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let cool slightly. Trim the crusts from the sandwiches, if desired, and place on plates accompanied by the pickled okra, if using. Serve immediately.