Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe

Masters pimento cheese sandwich, on a green plastic wrapper, masters hat and masters map

Masters pimento cheese recipe recreates the famous Augusta National sandwich they serve during the Masters tournament week. With sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimientos, this creamy Southern spread comes together in about 15 minutes and is perfect for Masters watch parties or lunches.

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat, masters golf tournament, sandwich

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories 397

Author Gina Dickson

Equipment

Green Sandwich Bags

Ingredients

4 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon onion very finely minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz jar pimientos small diced in jar, drained
16 slices white bread

Instructions

Making Pimento Cheese Spread

Take the cream cheese out of the fridge and place it on your kitchen counter to bring it to room temperature. The cream cheese needs to be soft at room temperature, so your spread will be creamy without lumps.
4 oz cream cheese
Place all the ingredients except the diced pimentos into a medium size bowl.
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon onion, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mix with a large wooden spoon until the pimento spread is smooth and creamy.
Next, drain the pimentos in a fine mesh strainer. Discard the juice.
4 oz jar pimientos
Using a large spoon gently fold in the drained pimentos into the cheese mixture until it is creamy and smooth.

Assembling The Sandwich

Lay two slices of bread on your cutting board. Scoop 1/3 cup of the room temperature pimento cheese onto the slice of white bread.
16 slices white bread
Using the back of your spoon or a butter knife, spread the pimento cheese evenly over the bread slices up to the edges of the crust.
Cut the sandwich in half to form two triangles.
Place the sandwich in a green wrapper. I like to use these green sandwich bags. Again, the green bag makes it authentic.

Notes

Recipe Tips

Use the right mayonnaise: I have gone word by word and compared the mayo used in the Masters’ pimento cheese and I believe Southerners' beloved Duke’s Real Mayonnaise is your best choice.
Choose the right bread: Traditional Masters sandwiches are served on soft, fluffy white bread.
Let it chill: For the best flavor, refrigerate your pimento cheese sandwich spread for at least an hour before serving.
Storage & Make-Ahead Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If making ahead, you can freeze pimento cheese sandwiches by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and thawing them in the fridge overnight before serving.

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