Spicy Pimento Cheese Sandwiches with Avocado and Bacon

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After tasting this sandwich in a tiny 'lunch-only' restaurant in my hometown (population 903), I had to try to imitate it. My husband loves this sandwich!

Submitted by Meg
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper, to taste

  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 3 tablespoons pimentos, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon grated onion

  • jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 4 slices bread (your choice)

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Directions

  1. Place bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove, and drain on paper towels.

  2. Place the cream cheese in a bowl, and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, garlic powder, pimentos, onion, jalapeno, and cayenne pepper until well blended.

  3. Spread two bread slices with the cream cheese mixture. Top each slice with avocado and bacon, divided evenly. Top with two remaining bread slices to make a sandwich. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1383 Calories
119g Fat
40g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 119g 152%
Saturated Fat 44g 218%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 2160mg 94%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 30%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 45g 89%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 961mg 74%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 844mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.