Alright, let’s talk about this here pimento cheese patty melt. I ain’t no fancy cook, mind you, but I know what tastes good, and this here sandwich, well, it’s somethin’ special. It’s like a burger, but… fancier, I guess you could say. Not too fancy, though, don’t get your britches in a twist.
First things first, you gotta make that pimento cheese spread. Now, some folks like to buy it ready-made, but I say, where’s the fun in that? Get yourself some of that sharp cheddar cheese, the kind that bites ya back a little. Grate it up real good, not too big, not too small, just right. Then, you dump in some mayonnaise, the real stuff, not that light garbage. And some onions, finely chopped, so you don’t get no big chunks in your mouth.
Oh, and don’t forget the pimentos! That’s what makes it pimento cheese, after all. Them little red peppers, they add a little somethin’-somethin’, a little zing. I like to throw in a bit of garlic, too, ’cause garlic makes everything better. And a dash of hot sauce, just a touch, to wake up your taste buds. You mix it all together real good, until it’s all smooth and creamy. You can use a fork or your hands, I won’t judge.
Now, for the patty. Get yourself some ground beef, not too lean, you want some flavor in there. Form it into patties, not too thick, not too thin, just right. Cook ’em up in a pan, get a nice sear on ’em. You want ’em cooked through, but still juicy. Nobody likes a dry burger, am I right?
While the patties are cookin’, you gotta caramelize some onions. That just means cookin’ ’em low and slow until they get all sweet and soft. It takes a while, but trust me, it’s worth it. Them sweet onions with the savory patty and the tangy pimento cheese, oh honey, it’s a match made in heaven.
- Get your bread ready. I like to use some kind of sturdy bread, somethin’ that’ll hold up to all that goodness. Butter one side of each slice, that’s where the flavor is at.
- Assembly time! Take one slice of bread, butter-side down, and pile on some shredded cheese. Any kind you like, I ain’t picky. Then slap on a cooked patty, some of them caramelized onions, and a big ol’ scoop of that pimento cheese.
- More Cheese! Then, top it off with more cheese! You can never have too much cheese, that’s what I always say.
- Top it off. Put the other slice of bread on top, butter-side up.
Now, you gotta grill it. You can use a pan, a griddle, whatever you got. Just cook it low and slow, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is all melted and gooey. You want it to be warm and melty all the way through.
And there you have it, a pimento cheese patty melt. It ain’t rocket science, but it sure is tasty. It’s the kind of sandwich that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It’s perfect for a cold day, or any day, really. So go on, give it a try. You won’t be sorry.
Some folks get all fancy with their patty melts. Talking about Angus beef and Texas toast. That’s all well and good, I reckon, but you don’t need all that to make a good sandwich. Just good ingredients and a little bit of love. That’s all it takes.
And don’t let anyone tell you a patty melt is a bad choice just ‘cause it’s got some calories. Life’s too short to worry about that. Sometimes you just gotta treat yourself to somethin’ good, somethin’ that makes you happy. And this pimento cheese patty melt, well, it makes me happy. I bet it’ll make you happy too.
So next time you’re feelin’ peckish, skip the fancy restaurants and make yourself a pimento cheese patty melt. It ain’t nothin’ a good home-cooked meal can’t fix. You’ll thank me later.
One more thing, don’t forget to serve it with some fries and maybe a pickle, it just makes it better in my opinion.
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