Pimento Cheese Sammie Recipe
Awesome Smoked Gouda and sharp cheddar pimento cheese spread with candied bacon on griddled onion bread, served with jalapeno jelly.
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Ingredients
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Pimento Cheese Spread
Candied Bacon
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Pimento Cheese Spread
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Spread
In a large bowl, combine the smoked Gouda cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, chopped pimentos, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Season the Spread
Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
Candied Bacon
- 3
Cook the Bacon
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place bacon strips on the sheet.
- 4
Add Sugar and Bake
Sprinkle brown sugar and black pepper over the bacon. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool before chopping into small pieces.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread a generous layer of the pimento cheese spread on the unbuttered side of two slices of bread. Top with chopped candied bacon, then place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side facing outward.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Slice the sandwiches in half and serve warm with jalapeno jelly on the side.