Pimento Grilled Cheese
This warm and comforting pimento grilled cheese sandwich is a from-scratch spin on a classic favorite. Learn the best tips and tricks to take your grilled pimento cheese sandwich to the next level!
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread sliced thick, we used Italian bread
- 3 tablespoons pimento cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter salted, softened for spreading
Instructions
- Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Warm skillet to medium heat. Place one slice of bread butter side down, top with a scoop of pimento cheese, and then add a second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill 2 - 2½ minutes until bread is slightly golden in color. Use a spatula to flip.
- Grill other side 2 - 2½ minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Cook the sandwich low and slow on medium heat. This will prevent the bread from burning while allowing the cheese to melt to a nice gooey consistency.
- If you’re making my homemade pimento cheese recipe, be sure to grate the cheddar cheese fresh. It makes all the difference in the world, over pre-shredded bagged cheddar!
Storage Tips
- At Room Temperature – Grilled cheese sandwiches can sit out while serving for up to two hours safely.
- Refrigerate – You can refrigerate your grilled cheese for up to three days when wrapped in an airtight container. Slowly reheat in your skillet after bringing it to room temperature for 30 minutes (allowing for more even heat in the skillet).
- Freeze – Flash freeze on a sheet pan before wrapping tightly and storing in your freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 2mg