Festival Classic Lunch – Smoky Grilled Pimento Cheese Sliders

Allergens

Dairy (cheese), Eggs (mayonnaise)

Ingredients

• 12 mini slider buns
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced pimento
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 slices bacon
• Butter, for brushing

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, diced pimento, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the pimento cheese spread.
2. Assemble the sliders by spreading a generous layer of pimento cheese onto both the top and bottom halves of each mini bun. Add a slice of bacon to the bottom half of each bun.
3. Top with the other half of the buns, pimento cheese side down, creating a sandwich.
4. Brush both sides of each slider with butter for added flavor and grillability.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the sliders on the grill and cook for 3 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from the grill and let them rest for 1 minute before serving.

Chef’s Insight

To infuse even more smoky flavor into the sliders, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the pimento cheese mixture.

Notes

This recipe makes 12 sliders. Adjust the ingredient amounts if you prefer larger or smaller sandwiches.