Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches

pimento cheese in between two slices of white sandwich bread, cut into thin slices.

Published by Kate

Creamy pimento cheese spread between soft bread makes these easy tea sandwiches a classic for parties, showers, and springtime gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings finger sandwiches

Calories 90 kcal

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

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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

Keyword pimento cheese finger sandwiches, pimento cheese tea sandwiches

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