Lighter and Leaner Pimento Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Lighter and Leaner Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely grated Cheddar; 1/2 cup finely grated low-fat mozzarella; 2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 8 slices whole wheat bread; 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced; Nonstick cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup finely grated Cheddar
1/2 cup finely grated low-fat mozzarella
2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
8 slices whole wheat bread
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Nonstick cooking spray

1
In a medium bowl, add the Cheddar, mozzarella, yogurt, chives, salt and pepper, green and red peppers and jalapeno.
2
Stir well to combine.
3
Spread the mixture evenly among 4 slices of bread and top with a couple of slices of tomato.
4
Top with the remaining slices of bread.
5
Spray a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat with nonstick spray.
6
Place the 4 sandwiches in the pan and let cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
7
Flip the sandwiches and continue cooking until the cheese melts, another 4 minutes.
8
Serve immediately.

192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely grated Cheddar, 1/2 cup finely grated low-fat mozzarella, 2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Lighter and Leaner Pimento Cheese Sandwiches falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lighter and Leaner Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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