Low Fat Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Savor the lighter side of a classic Southern favorite with this Low Fat Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe! Packed with creamy low-fat cream cheese, shredded reduced-fat cheddar, tangy Greek yogurt, and bursts of flavor from chopped pimentos and green onions, this health-conscious twist on the beloved pimento cheese spread doesn’t skimp on taste. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders for a subtle kick and layered with crisp lettuce on hearty whole wheat bread, this quick 15-minute meal is perfect for lunch, picnics, or an easy no-cook dinner. Enjoy the rich, cheesy goodness guilt-free, and keep it fresh by refrigerating leftovers for up to 24 hours. Healthy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, this is comfort food reimagined!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 4-ounce jar pimentos, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread slices
- 4 leaves fresh lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir until they are well combined and smooth.
Step 2
Add the reduced-fat cheddar cheese, chopped pimentos, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
Step 3
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 4
Lay out the whole wheat sandwich bread slices on a clean surface.
Step 5
Spread a generous amount of the pimento cheese mixture onto 4 of the bread slices.
Step 6
Top the spread with a fresh lettuce leaf on each slice.
Step 7
Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
Step 8
Cut each sandwich in half, serve and enjoy immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (562.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1207.3 |
| Total Fat 49.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 103.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2929.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.3g | |
| Protein 72.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1360.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1155.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories