Spicy Pimento Cheese Sandwiches with Avocado and Bacon

A cream cheese sandwich spread gets kicked up a notch by adding jalapeno peppers, pimentos, grated onion, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Layered with bacon and sliced avocado, it's destined to become a family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 1383 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons pimentos, chopped
• jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 slices bread (your choice)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.