Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsUrban CookhousePimento Cheese Blt Recipe

Pimento Cheese Blt Recipe

Inspired by Urban Cookhouse
Time30m
Serves2

Pimento cheese, applewood bacon, tomato, lettuce, grilled on white bread

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Ingredients

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Pimento Cheese

BLT Assembly

Method

Prepare Pimento Cheese

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

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

Cook Bacon

  1. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 3

    Spread and Layer

    Spread a generous amount of pimento cheese on two slices of white bread. Layer with cooked bacon, sliced tomato, and lettuce. Top with the remaining slices of bread.

Grill Sandwich

  1. 4

    Grill the Sandwiches

    In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve

  1. 5

    Slice and Serve

    Remove sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.

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