No-Cook Southern-Style Pimento Cheese and Bacon Lettuce Wraps
A quick, easy, and flavorful no-cook lunch featuring creamy Southern-style pimento cheese combined with crispy bacon, served in crisp lettuce wraps for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- Pimento Cheese Spread
- Wrap Assembly
Let’s make it
Pimento Cheese Spread
In a medium bowl, combine shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Pimento Cheese Spread
Stir in the drained diced pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
Pimento Cheese Spread
Chop the cooked bacon slices into small pieces and gently fold them into the pimento cheese mixture, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired.
Wrap Assembly
Lay out the washed and dried iceberg lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of the pimento cheese and bacon mixture onto each lettuce leaf, shaping it nicely for a wrap.
Wrap Assembly
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of paprika and the reserved bacon pieces over each lettuce wrap for garnish.
Wrap Assembly
Serve immediately as a light no-cook lunch or refrigerate the pimento cheese mixture in an airtight container until ready to assemble the wraps.
Tips & notes
For best texture and flavor, shred the cheddar cheese fresh and ensure cream cheese is softened. Use thick-cut bacon for crispiness. Serve immediately to keep lettuce leaves crisp, or keep components separate to assemble just before eating.
Saving it for later
Store the pimento cheese mixture separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep lettuce leaves wrapped in paper towels inside a sealed plastic bag in the fridge to maintain freshness.
Reheating
No reheating needed. Assemble wraps fresh before serving for best texture and flavor.
