Name: Pimento Cheese Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Yield: 4 toasts (serving size: 1 toast)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch lengths; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon chipotle powder; 6 ounces shredded sharp yellow Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 4-oz. jar sliced pimentos, drained; 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened; 4 slices 7-grain bread; 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Yield:

Yield: 4 toasts (serving size: 1 toast)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Warm oil in a large broilerproof skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and glossy, 10 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Rinse and dry skillet.

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Step 2
Preheat broiler. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and chipotle. Stir in Cheddar, pimentos and leeks.
Step 3
Spread 1 tsp. butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano; press to adhere. Flip bread; spread with pimento cheese. Place sandwiches in skillet, pimento cheese--side up. Cook over medium heat until bottom is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven. Broil until bubbling and browning in spots, about 2 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

440 calories; fat 30g; saturated fat 13g; protein 17g; carbohydrates 29g; fiber 3g; cholesterol 58mg; iron 3mg; sodium 687mg; calcium 412mg.

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