Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Creamy pimento cheese spread between soft bread makes these easy tea sandwiches a classic for parties, showers, and springtime gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ small onion
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz chopped pimentos drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 12 –16 slices white, wheat, rye, or pumpernickel bread
Instructions
- Using the large holes of a box grater, grate 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese and ½ small onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cheese, grated onion, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 4 oz chopped pimentos (drained), ½ cup mayonnaise, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Spread a layer a little less than ¼ inch thick on a slice of bread and top with another slice of bread. Press gently so the cheese sticks. Use a serrated knife to cut the crusts off, and then slice the sandwich as desired, into rectangles or triangles.
- Cover tightly right away so the bread doesn’t try out, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When you’re ready to serve them, let the sandwiches sit for 30 minutes at room temperature (still covered) for the best texture.
Notes
I highly recommend grating the cheddar yourself for the best texture. If you don't want to grate the onion, finely mince it instead.
Be sure to use a serrated knife and cut the sandwiches with a sawing motion to avoid tearing the bread. Wipe the knife with a paper towel in between cuts to avoid getting mayo everywhere.
Additions ideas: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, a few drops of liquid smoke, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, a few dashes of hot sauce, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt (omit the salt if using garlic salt), a few pieces of finely crumbled bacon, or a couple finely chopped gherkins.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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