I’m instinctively suspicious about food I probably should google to find out what’s in it. You can’t come to the Masters, though, without sinking your teeth into the famed pimento cheese sandwich.
It’s as part of a visit to Augusta National as queuing in the gift shop, or having your photo taken at Amen Corner (practice rounds only, of course).
But though you’ll have read plenty about it, and probably seen a tweet from every reporter that’s ever managed to get onto the grounds of the Georgia course, please allow me to give you the benefit of my taste buds. My vote is the one that counts…
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What is a pimento cheese sandwich?
There is a full list of ingredients on the back of this packaging that would probably take me about 500 words to write out. But these are the keys: Extra sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimentos, onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, on white bread.
That’s quite a lot going on, I think you’ll agree. Three types of cheese. A particularly sweet kind of chili pepper, and the prospect of a very creamy texture. You don’t expect it to be bland, that’s for sure.
What does the pimento cheese sandwich taste like?
Look, I’m no Jay Rayner so you’ll have to bear with me here. It is a curious sensation. It’s quite rich and then the tang of the pimento hits the back of the throat. It’s spicy, but it’s gentle – more of a warming sensation – rather than anything that’s hot. But it gives you a kick.
The white bread cushions the volume of that, but I couldn’t say I could separate the various cheeses. It’s certainly a heavy texture. It fills the bread.
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Well, what’s the verdict on the Masters sandwich?
The pimento cheese sandwich is marmite to quite a lot of patrons. Some of you would definitely find it an acquired taste. But I liked it. I eat a lot of cheese with chilli anyway, so I’m used to a sharp sensation, and it’s quite a pleasant experience.
What’s even better is the price. You’ll only fork out $1.50 for it at a Masters concession stand. At that price, there is really not a whole lot that can go wrong.
What’s for sure is that if you ever find yourself on the grounds at Augusta National, you’re just compelled to give it a try.
Now have your say on the Masters sandwich
Have you ever sampled the pimento cheese sandwich? What did you make of it? Let me know your thoughts by leaving me a comment on X.
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