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Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Pimento Cheese is a popular spread and favorite dish of Southern cuisine. Serve it as a dip with crackers, chips or in a sandwich. It can also be added to burgers, grits etc.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dips and chips, pimento, pimento cheese, pimento cheese dip, pimento cheese sandwich, southern cuisine
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Author: Devangi Raval

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz jar of pimento peppers finely diced, water drained
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Sandwich bread or crackers, chips etc.

Instructions

  • Drain pimentos and finely dice them.
  • Grate cheese in a large bowl using a grater or food processor.
  • Mix pimentos, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper with grated cheese and stir in mayonnaise. Add little at first and then add more if needed. Stir to combine.
  • Either serve it as a dip with crackers or make sandwiches.