Monday, July 2, 2012

Pimiento Cheese BLTs

  • 2 tbsp bottled diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 tbsp grated peeled shallots
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 c grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 4 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted
  • 12 tomato slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and halved
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce leaves 

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Spread 3 tablespoons cheese mixture on each bread slice; top each with 3 tomato slices. Sprinkle tomato slices evenly with salt. Top each sandwich with 2 bacon halves and 1/4 cup romaine.