Pimento Grilled Cheese
Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwich is creamy, cheesy, tangy, and perfectly crispy on the outside. With just a handful of ingredients and a skillet, we can transform simple sourdough into a crave-worthy lunch or quick dinner.
This sandwich brings back memories of weekend lunches with a twist. Growing up, grilled cheese was a staple, but adding pimento cheese turned it into something extra special. It’s one of those simple pleasures that feels gourmet without the fuss.
If you’re looking for more melty inspiration, you might love our Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup, Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, or these cozy Blackened Chicken Club Sandwiches to pair with your sandwich.
Table of contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ultimate comfort food: A crispy, buttery crust with creamy, cheesy filling.
- Quick and easy: No need to turn on the oven or prep anything fancy.
- Customizable: Adjust the spice level, cheese blend, or bread to your liking.
- Perfect for sharing: Whip up a batch for the whole family in minutes.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This sandwich starts with thick sourdough bread, which gets perfectly golden in the pan. The filling is a dreamy mix of cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar, tangy mayo, sour cream, and sweet pimento peppers. Seasoned with a touch of onion and garlic powder plus a pinch of salt and pepper, it’s everything you want in a bite.
Variations
- Add heat: Toss in a few dashes of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños.
- Switch the bread: Try rye, ciabatta, or a whole grain loaf for a different texture.
- Make it meaty: Add sliced turkey, ham, or crispy bacon.
- Go extra cheesy: Add a layer of mozzarella or pepper jack for more melt.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheese, sour cream, peppers, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Lay the sourdough slices out and spread one side with mayonnaise.
- Flip it over and add about ¼ of the pimento cheese mixture and spread it over the slice of bread. Top it with another slice and bread and spread a layer of mayonnaise over the top of the bread, so the mayonnaise is on the outer side of the sandwich.
- Fry each sandwich about 2-3 minutes, each side, flipping halfway through so both sides brown evenly and the inside melts. Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Don’t skimp on the mayo. It helps the bread crisp up perfectly.
- Press down slightly with a spatula while cooking for even browning.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and melt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes! It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Roasted red peppers are a great substitute.
Absolutely. It’ll get extra crispy and melty!
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📖Recipe
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Pimento Grilled Cheese
Equipment
- large skillet
- medium bowl
- knife or spatula
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 Tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon sour cream
- 4 ounces pimento peppers drained
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a flat frying pan over medium heat.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheese, sour cream, peppers, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Lay the sourdough slices out and spread one side with mayonnaise. Flip it over and add about ¼ of the pimento cheese mixture and spread it over the slice of bread. Top it with another slice and bread and spread a layer of mayonnaise over the top of the bread, so the mayonnaise is on the outer side of the sandwich.
- Place the sandwich onto the heated frying pan and continue making the remainder of the sandwiches.
- Fry each sandwich about 2-3 minutes, each side, flipping halfway through so both sides brown evenly and the inside melts.
- Remove and slice and serve immediately.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
