Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJamil's Steakhouse OKCGrilled Ham & Pimento Cheese Recipe

Grilled Ham & Pimento Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Your choice of wheat or pit bread with lettuce & tomato

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Ingredients

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Bread

Toppings

Ham

Method

Pimento Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, drained pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 2

    Spread Pimento Cheese

    Take two slices of your chosen bread (wheat or pit bread) and spread a generous layer of the pimento cheese mixture on one side of each slice.

  2. 3

    Add Ham

    Layer the sliced ham on top of the pimento cheese on one of the slices.

  3. 4

    Add Toppings

    Place a lettuce leaf and a few slices of tomato on top of the ham. Season the tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.

  4. 5

    Close Sandwich

    Top with the other slice of bread, pimento cheese side down, to complete the sandwich.

Grilling

  1. 6

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Grill Sandwich

    Place the assembled sandwich on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serve

  1. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the grill, slice it in half, and serve warm with your choice of sides.

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