These Pimento Cheese BLTs are easily halved to serve one or doubled/tripled/quadrupled to feed a crowd!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Prep Time 8 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 18 minutesminutes
Servings 2sandwiches
Calories 534kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
FOR THE SANDWICH:
4slicesbread
4-6slicesbacon
4-6leavesromaine lettuce or leaf lettuce
4-6slicesripe tomato
1/4-1/2cuppimento cheese(see recipe below)
2TBSPquality mayo
JALAPEÑO PIMENTO CHEESE:
8ozcoarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3-1/2cupfinely diced red bell pepper, pimento peppers, or mini peppers
1-2 jalapeño peppers(1/3-1/2 cup minced)
3tspdiced pickled jalapeño peppers
1tspvinegar from the pickled jalapeño jar
¼cupquality mayo(extra if desired)
¼tspgarlic powder
¼tspsweet paprika
⅛tspsalt
Instructions
FOR THE PIMENTO CHEESE:
In a medium-large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, diced peppers, pickled peppers, vinegar, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Control the heat by adding as much or as little jalapeño as you'd like. As written the spread is medium with a kiss of heat.
Pimento cheese mixture can be prepped in advance and refrigerated for 2-4 days. The flavors amplify the next day - YUM! If serving right away, allow mixture to chill in the fridge while you cook your bacon.
FOR THE SANDWICH:
First cook your bacon until golden and crispy. This can be done in the oven or in a skillet on the stove.
Place bacon on paper towels and pat dry.
Use a toaster to lightly toast your bread or place on the very same skillet you used for the bacon. Toast on medium-low heat. You can also swipe a little may on your bread before toasting for a super golden crust. I use this trick with grilled cheese and love it!
Spread mayo on two slices of bread and pimento cheese on the other halves.
Top with bacon, lettuce and tomato and remaining slice-o-toast.
Take a bite.
Commence happy dance.
Notes
See post below for instructions on how to take your regular slice-o-bacon and turn it into a sandwich-shaped bacon weave! A few extra steps will result in less mess and crispy bacon in every bite.The above pimento cheese recipe yields 2 + 1/2 cups of easy cheesy spread. I love stuffing it into sweet mini peppers as a fun appetizer and spreading it on this sandwich! Want less? Halve or quarter the recipe as needed. You may also use your favorite store bought spread if desired.Add extra lettuce + tomato to taste!Nutrition Facts below are estimated for each sandwich using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!