Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This recipe makes 4 cups of pimiento cheese but only uses 1 1/3 cups in the recipe. Cover leftover pimiento cheese, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Ingredients:
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained |
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise |
1/2 cup light sour cream |
1 teaspoon finely grated onion |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1 (8-ounce) block 2% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded |
1 (8-ounce) block light white cheddar cheese, finely shredded |
8 (3/4-ounce) light white or wheat bread slices |
2 medium tomatoes, sliced |
2 tablespoons light butter, melted |
vegetable cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl until blended, and stir in cheeses.
2. Heat an electric griddle to 350ยบ or a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spread 1/3 cup cheese mixture on each of 4 bread slices. Top evenly with tomato slices and remaining 4 bread slices. Brush one side of sandwiches evenly with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
3. Spray hot griddle or skillet with cooking spray. Place sandwiches, buttered sides down, on griddle or in skillet. Brush tops evenly with remaining melted butter. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve immediately.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Cabot 50% Light Vermont Cheddar Cheese.
5. Note: Nutritional analysis per 1/3-cup pimiento cheese: Calories 125 (58% from fat); Fat 8.1g (sat 4.9g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Protein 11.2g; Carb 4.5g Fiber 0.2g; Chol 24 mg; Iron 0.2mg; Sodium 332mg; Calc 271mg.
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