Cooper® Pimento Sandwich – Recipe Contest Winner
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Category
Grilled Cheese & Sandwiches
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Winner of our 2015 Make It Yours recipe contest (from superfan Jo H. of Virginia), this sandwich is built around pimento cheese – a favorite across the South, from front porches to the Augusta National golf tournament. Jo added a healthy portion of Cooper® sharp and threw it all on a BLT, to create something truly special, truly tasty.
Author:Cooper®Sharp
Ingredients
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12 slices country whole grain bread
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12 ounces bacon, thick sliced, cooked
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4 ounce bag loose-leaf lettuce
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Cooper® Sharp pimento cheese (recipe below)
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2 tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)
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olive oil
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 4-ounce jar diced pimento, drained
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons onion, finely minced
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pound Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese, diced or shredded
Directions
MAKE THE PIMENTO CHEESE:
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, diced pimento, Worcestershire sauce, onion and cayenne pepper until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the Cooper® cheese. Refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
WHILE THE PIMENTO CHEESE IS CHILLING, MAKE THE SANDWICHES:
In a medium skillet, cook the bacon just as crispy as you prefer, then drain well.
Preheat an electric griddle or large skillet to medium heat.
For each sandwich, spread 3 tablespoons of pimento cheese mixture onto two slices of bread.
On one slice of bread, layer on top of the pimento cheese 3 slices of bacon, some lettuce and a tomato slice. Top with the second slice of bread, pimento cheese side down. Repeat for each sandwich.
Lightly coat griddle with olive oil to prevent sticking. Over medium heat, grill sandwiches in batches, heating 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cheese has melted.
Remove sandwiches to a platter and keep warm. Enjoy!
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