As a southern transplant, I got a taste of real pimento cheese spread and immediately fell in love with this southern staple! Pimento cheese sandwiches have become a standby lunch or snack favorite and I love their portability!
Thes finger sandwiches are perfect for elegant tea parties, spring gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress with a touch of Southern charm!
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Easy to make sandwich filling
- Tangy and full of flavor
- Versatile and customizable
As a child, my dad would buy the jarred pimento cheese and eat it as a snack on saltine crackers. While I enjoyed that treat back then, now days, my only and favorite way to enjoy pimento cheese today is to have the real thing!
🥘 Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches Ingredients List
This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card below for amounts and instructions.
Pimento peppers: these are a variety of sweet red pepper and give the sandwich filling it's distinct flavor.
Fresh shallots: shallots have a flavor that is similar to onion and garlic combined. Grating them brings out the most flavor.
Mayonnaise: adds flavor and creaminess to the pimento cheese spread.
Seasoned rice vinegar: just a touch adds tang and sweetness.
Black pepper: adds a contrast of flavor.
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: I recommend buying the brick of cheese and using a reduced fat version.
Parmesan cheese: to keep this vegetarian, choose a parmesan made with vegetable rennet or skip the parmesan and use more cheddar cheese.
Whole wheat bread: I used a light whole wheat bread I purchased, but this would be excellent on my homemade maple oatmeal bread slices!
🥄 Equipment
Medium bowl
Microplane zester
Rubber scraper
Cheese grater
Butter knife
🥫Storage
Store sandwiches in an airtight container until ready to serve. Can be made up to 2 days in advance.
📖 Variations
Go low carb: spread the cheese filling on celery sticks instead of bread slices.
Spicy Pimento cheese sandwiches: add a dash or two of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the cheese spread.
Substitution for shallots: use finely diced green onion in place of the shallot.
💭 Tips
Can't find jarred pimentos in the grocery store? You can easily substitute diced roasted red peppers or pick out the pimentos from a jar of green olives!
🙋 Things to Know
If making pimento cheese to serve as a spread at a party, you usually will use cream cheese as a base that makes the sandwich creamy and smooth. For this recipe, we are just making two sandwiches, so I skipped the cream cheese here. You can still add a couple tablespoons of cream cheese if desired (this will change the nutrition information).
Pimento tea sandwiches are a southern favorite that are great to serve at tea parties, wedding showers or your next baby shower!
👩🍳 FAQs
While it's possible to freeze these sandwiches, the texture of the bread may become slightly soggy upon thawing. It's best to enjoy them fresh or store them in the refrigerator for short-term storage.
Absolutely! Using store-bought pimento cheese spread can save you time and effort. Just make sure to choose a high-quality brand for the best flavor.
🍽 Serve with..
Serve these Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches with a side of salty chips or pita chips.
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📖 Recipe
Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon bottled diced pimentos , drained
- ½ tablespoon grated peeled shallots
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ounces 75% reduced fat cheddar cheese
- ¾ ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices light whole wheat bread
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine pimentos, shallot, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, pepper, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Divide cheese filling in half and spread each on 2 of the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Trim crusts and cut sandwich in half diagonally from both sides. You will get 4 quarters per sandwich.
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Super easy to make and so delicious! It's great as a sandwich, but it also makes a great topping for breakfast sandwiches (think chicken and biscuit!)
Susan Lindquist says
What a great film, Shelby! I saw The help with my daughter and we loved it also! I'd never heard of Pimento Cheese until my daughter's friend from Arkansas mentioned it as a Southern staple of parties and school lunches. It really IS tasty! What a great post for 'Going to the Oscars'!
Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe says
Winner, Winner
Pimento cheese for dinner!
bellini says
Pimiento cheese is a souther specialty that I have yet to try. Thanks so much for bringing it to the table Shelby.
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen says
This an ole Southern gal has a soft spot in her heart for pimento cheese. It's interesting to see a lighter version and I will definitely give it a try. I've visiting from More Than Burned Toast.
Sam
Nora@SunnyDaysWithMyLoves says
Oh goodness, I LOVE pimento cheese!