peppy pimento grilled cheese
I confess, I'm a cheesemonger. OK, I don't deal in it, but I love it. All of it! And when I think about good ol' Southern cheese, I think about pimento cheese. I put my own spicy twist on it, and you guessed it, to the grill I go. Remember, girls can grill too! I'm making this as a sandwich, but this peppy pimento cheese also makes a great spread or appetizer dip.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is an impressive pimento grilled cheese sandwich. The pimento cheese has tons of flavor with a zing from the jalapenos and salsa. There's just enough heat to make you take notice. Made with shredded cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, it's very cheesy. Cottage cheese is an unusual ingredient, but it adds to its creaminess. It can be enjoyed as is with some crackers. But we loved it used in a grilled cheese. The buttery multi-grain is a nice contrast to the warm, zesty pimento cheese. A nice twist if you're adventurous and want to try a different grilled cheese sandwich. We used a griddle to prepare the sandwiches, but this can also be made on a grill or grill pan.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 ounces pimentos, drained
- 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons fire roasted salsa
- 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 - pieces multi-grain bread per person
- - olive oil or butter for both side of bread
How To Make peppy pimento grilled cheese
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Step 1Shred your cheese. Keep it cold. So work fast, so it won't gum up. -
Step 2Add drained pimentos, Feta cheese, and diced jalapenos. Mix.
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Step 3Add mayo, cottage cheese, salsa, pepper, and garlic salt.
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Step 4Mix well.
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Step 5Butter the outside of the bread. Spread a generous amount of pimento cheese on the inside of the bread.
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Step 6Grill each side until golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted.
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Step 7If preparing on a grill, don't place the slices of bread together. Grill each slice with the butter side down and place pimento cheese on each slide of bread. When toasted and the cheese is melty, put the two pieces together. Slice and serve with a fresh salad or a side of fruit. I love a light-style pasta salad with this sandwich.
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