Augusta National keeps the recipe for its famous Masters pimento-cheese sandwiches a secret. In 2003 then Gourmet Magazine Food Editor Ruth Cousineau put her skills to use and built an improved version. This pimento cheese recipe is perfect for a Masters viewing party!

4 oz. extra-sharp Vermont white or yellow cheddar finely grated (112 cups)

half a jar of pimento (3 oz.), drained, finely chopped (14 cup)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

12 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

salt to taste

4 slices of good whole-wheat bread, crusts discarded (optional)

4 thin slices Vidalia or other sweet onion

1 cup watercress sprigs, tough stems discarded

1. Mash cheese, pimento, mayonnaise, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl with a fork until well combined.

2. Season with salt to taste.

3. Cover and chill 1 hour for flavors to blend.

4. Spread pimento cheese evenly on bread.

5. Top with onions and watercress sprigs.

Cut each sandwich into triangles and serve.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

Nutritional info:

556 cals (per sandwich);

total fat 35 grams;

saturated fat 12 grams;

cholesterol 65 mg.;

sodium 307 mg.;

protein 22 grams.

Recipe courtesy of the Golf Digest Companies 2003.

Photo courtesy of alexluck.files.wordpress.com.

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Rosa

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A lovely sandwich! That is a tasty filling!

Cheers,

Rosa

Sunday 11 April 2010, 04:40

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