This pimento cheese sandwich will become a favorite in your home. It is made with fluffy white bread and delicious pimento cheese. Serve it cold or hot, it’s delicious either way.
Easy Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Keep lunch easy and make a pimento cheese sandwich. It may sound super simple, because it is! A pimento cheese sandwich is made with homemade (or store bought) pimento cheese spread on your favorite bread.
Why you’ll love it!
Pimento cheese is a well known classic cheese spread that is good as a veggie dip, wrap, or (our favorite) sandwiches!
It is easy to make, but tastes delicious.
You can eat it hot, cold, or add ingredients to the sandwich to make it your own.
FAQ
Pimento cheese goes well on crackers, vegetables, and wraps. You can use pimento cheese just like you would any cheese spread or dip.
This pimento cheese sandwich is served cold, but you are more than welcome to serve it warm, too.
Pimento cheese is typically made with a base of shredded cheddar cheese, mayo, and pimento peppers. It’s a popular spread for sandwiches and can be eaten plain as a dip.
We made our homemade pimento cheese recipe our own by swapping the mayo for Greek yogurt and cream cheese and adding a little Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
Featured Ingredients
You only need two ingredients to make this easy pimento cheese sandwich.
Pimento cheese: we highly recommend making your own pimento cheese. We highly suggest making this delicious recipe. However, if you have store bought pimento cheese on hand, feel free to use that, too.
Bread: what type of bread you use for this pimento cheese sandwich is a very personal decision. We used an artisan white bread, but you can use a classic slice of white sandwich bread, wheat bread, gluten free bread, etc.
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Pimento Cheese Dip
Use this easy and delicious pimento cheese dip for this easy sandwich recipe.
How to Make this Pimento Sandwich
- To assemble the sandwiches spread ½ cup of pimento spread on one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread.
- It’s that easy folks!
Flavor Variations
There are many ways you can elevate this sandwich recipe. Add ingredients, spice, or both! Below are some flavor and ingredient variations.
- Add thinly sliced fresh bell peppers and purple onion to the sandwich.
- A slice of pepper jack cheese would add a little kick.
- To add a bit of crunch, add a handful of crunchy romaine lettuce to the sandwich.
Make it a Hot Sandwich
To make this a grilled pimento cheese sandwich spread ½ tablespoon of butter on each slice of bread. Place a pan over medium/high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
Top Tips for Making an Epic Sandwich
Let the pimento cheese come to room temperature before spreading the pimento cheese over the bread. If the pimento cheese is cold it will tear the bread.
Quality bread will make a big difference. Use your favorite bread for this sandwich!
Make a few sandwiches at a time and stick a couple sandwiches in the fridge for the next day or two.
Storage
Store the pimento cheese sandwich and store the sandwich in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread any kind
- 1 cup pimento cheese spread we like this recipe!
Instructions
- To assemble the sandwiches spread ½ cup of pimento spread on one slice of bread and top with another slice of bread.
- It’s that easy folks!
Tips & Notes
- To make this a grilled pimento cheese sandwich spread ½ tablespoon of butter on each slice of bread. Place a pan over medium/high heat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.
- This sandwich is perfect as is. But it can truly be built into anything you want. Add sliced meats, veggies, or garnish with an olive or mini pickle.
