By: Callie Rose

TheSouthernSportsEdition.com news services

Hey y’all, Callie here!

And today I’m talkin’ about one of the greatest Southern traditions that ever graced a paper napkin: the pimento cheese sandwich. But not just any ol’ version—these are my fancy little Pimento Cheese Sliders inspired by those famous sandwiches from Augusta National.

Because let’s be honest—watchin’ the Masters without pimento cheese is like sweet tea without sugar.

I still remember sittin’ cross-legged on Mama’s old braided rug, the TV hummin’ soft in the background, and Daddy hollerin’ through the screen door about his bracket being busted again.

Mama always had a bowl of fresh pimento cheese chillin’ in the fridge, just waitin’ to be slathered on some white bread. And honey, when Jim Nantz whispered, “Hello, friends,” we knew we were about to witness magic—both on the course and at the kitchen table.

These sliders are my love letter to that memory. A little nostalgic, a little elevated, and just right for tailgates, porch parties, or your own Sunday watch party.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 4 oz diced pimentos, drained
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup Duke’s mayo (don’t even think about another kind)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Optional: pinch of cayenne for a little kick
• Soft slider rolls or Hawaiian rolls, warmed
• Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional but sassy)

Instructions

1. Mix it up: In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese and mayo until smooth. Fold in the cheddar, pimentos, and seasonings. Taste and adjust—just don’t you dare over-mayo it.
2. Chill it down: Let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour (overnight is better) so all that goodness can marry up proper.
3. Assemble your sliders: Slice your rolls, scoop a generous dollop of that creamy pimento cheese inside, and top it with a sprinkle of chives if you’re feelin’ extra.
4. Serve ’em proud: These are best served room temp on a warm spring day—with sweet tea, a breeze, and the hum of golf commentary in the background.

Callie’s Tip: Wrap these up in wax paper with a green checkered napkin if you wanna feel real Augusta-like. But even if you’re sittin’ on a tailgate in South Georgia, just know—this bite brings a little tradition with every chew.