Lighter and Leaner Pimento Cheese Sandwich (Bobby Dean) |
|
 |
Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
Lighter version of Paula Dean's pimento cheese created by Bobby Dean for his show, Not My Mama's Meals . Ingredients:
1 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated |
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella, finely grated |
2/3 cup greek yogurt, plain nonfat |
2 tablespoons chives, chopped fresh |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped |
1/2 red pepper, finely chopped |
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped |
8 slices whole wheat bread |
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced |
nonstick cooking spray |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, add the Cheddar, mozzarella, yogurt, chives, salt and pepper, green and red peppers and jalapeno.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Spread the mixture evenly among 4 slices of bread and top with a couple of slices of tomato.
4. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
5. Spray a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat with nonstick spray.
6. Place the 4 sandwiches in the pan and let cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
7. Flip the sandwiches and continue cooking until the cheese melts, another 4 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.
|
|