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This glorious stacked sandwich is piled high with smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, and creamy pimento cheese for the ultimate Pimento Cheese BLT experience!

BLT Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 534 kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

FOR THE SANDWICH:

  • 4 slices bread
  • 4-6 slices bacon
  • 4-6 leaves romaine lettuce or leaf lettuce
  • 4-6 slices ripe tomato 
  • 1/4-1/2 cup pimento cheese (see recipe below)
  • 2 TBSP quality mayo

JALAPEÑO PIMENTO CHEESE:

  • 8 oz coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3-1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, pimento peppers, or mini peppers
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers (1/3-1/2 cup minced)
  • 3 tsp diced pickled jalapeño peppers
  • 1 tsp vinegar from the pickled jalapeño jar
  • 1/4 cup quality mayo (extra if desired)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

FOR THE PIMENTO CHEESE:

  1. 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.
  2. 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:

  1. First cook your bacon until golden and crispy. This can be done in the oven or in a skillet on the stove.
  2. Place bacon on paper towels and pat dry.
  3. 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! 
  4. Spread mayo on two slices of bread and pimento cheese on the other halves.
  5. Top with bacon, lettuce and tomato and remaining slice-o-toast.
  6. Take a bite.
  7. Commence happy dance.

Recipe 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!

Nutrition Facts
BLT Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 987mg43%
Potassium 373mg11%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 2866IU57%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 201mg20%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.