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The Friday Find: The Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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Last year husband went to the Masters at the “most beautiful place on earth” for the “best vacation of his life.” So much for the honeymoon in paradise! Sadly he’s back at home watching in on TV again this year, so I’ve decided we’re having Pimento Cheese sandwiches for lunch to make him feel a little bit better about it.

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The only food photo husband will ever take

It seems the actual Augusta National Pimento Cheese Recipe is a highly guarded secret. But from some internet sleuthing, I’ve found one that seems to be a popular recreation. From the picture taken of the authentic sandwich, it looks to me like the secret is keeping the Pimento Cheese nice and simple – nothing fussy, sharp cheddar, mayo and pimentos on white bread. Have an Arnold Palmer to drink for extra golf fun. (You might need to add a splash of vodka to stay entertained by the golf on TV if you’re like me.)

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Apparently sandwiches are still a steal at $1.50 at Augusta National!

Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, via Your Southern Peach

makes 2 sandwiches

4 oz. extra-sharp Vermont yellow cheddar, finely grated (1 1/2 cups)
Half a jar of pimento (3 oz.), drained, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Duke’s mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Texas Pete pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup watercress sprigs, tough stems discarded, if desired.
Mix everything together in a medium bowl. Spread half of the pimento cheese on each of 2 slices of white bread. Top with 2 more slices of bread. Cut into triangles if you feel the need to make them cute, but men will likely disapprove.

notes from Your Southern Peach, which I thoroughly agree with:

Be sure to use a good quality cheese and grate yourself.
After dicing the pimentos, press them in a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
To serve Augusta National style, use simple white bread.
Arnold Palmer
Pour equal amounts iced tea and lemonade over ice. A splash of sweet tea vodka is nice if you really feel like celebrating.


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