Smoked Cheddar Red Pepper Loaves

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Pre-Notes

For extra flavor, add 1 t of chopped fresh sage leaves to each half of loaf. Garnish loaves with whole sage leaves.

Ingredients

1. 4 oz smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded
2. 1/2 c mayonnaise, 130 g
3. 2 T diced pimentos
4. Dash hot pepper sauce
5. 1 (1lb) loaf multigrain sourdough bread, cut in half lengthwise (can substitute English muffins)

Instructions

1. Heat grill. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except bread; mix well.
2. When ready to grill, place bread halves, cut side down, on gas grill over medium heat. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. Remove bread from grill. Spread cheese mixture evenly on cut side of bread. Return to grill, cheese mixture side up; cook an additonal 6 to 7 minutes or until cheese mixture bubbles around edges and center is hot.

NOTE: To broil bread halves, place, cut side up, on broiler pan; broil 6 to 8 inches from heat for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove bread from broiler. Spread cheese mixture evenly on cut sides of bread. Return to broiler, cheese mixture side up; broil an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese mixture bubbles and begins to turn brown.