The combination of the grilled pimiento cheese and the golden, crunchy bread makes for a comforting sandwich. Rooted in the tradition of modest, home-cooked meals, this hearty recipe is a jewel of the Midwest. Nothing beats this sandwich to bring the family together around the dinner table on brisk afternoons when the wind tinkles the chimes into tune and the fields beyond my porch wave in amber and gold. Pimiento cheese, a sign of ingenuity and the ability to make do, has been a guest at many a table, elevating the most basic of ingredients to a culinary masterpiece.

This is the perfect treat for those moments when you’re craving something comforting, when you want a nibble that reminds you of the loving meals your mom used to make for you.

The adaptability of the Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwich is its most appealing feature. To dip those crispy edges in some hot tomato soup or to add some acidity, serve it with homemade pickles. A refreshing green salad tossed in a mild vinaigrette cuts through the heavy sauce.

For that ideal crunch, don’t leave home without a handful of kettle-cooked potato chips.