The Best Kept Secret in Sports Involves Pimento Cheese

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The 2019 Masters Tournament is officially over and while the greatest names in golf competed at Augusta National Golf Course, fans across the country watched each day until infamous green jacket was awarded to Tiger Woods, who made an unprecedented come back winning his fifteenth major. Meanwhile, we're rejoicing because the secret Masters Pimento cheese is on sale for purchase, even after the tournament has come to an end.

For those who do not know, the famous Masters Pimento cheese sandwich is as iconic as the tournament itself. For just $1.50, fans attending the Masters can enjoy the pimento cheese sandwiches while strolling the iconic course. The recipe for the Masters Pimento cheese is one of the best-kept secrets in all of sports, and has been a secret for decades. The secret recipe’s history is just as rich as the tournament, and while the recipe has been tweaked over the years, the Master’s Concessions Committee has managed to keep the recipe top secret. Many have tried to recreate the recipe, including renowned chef, Thomas Keller.  

 Below is Thomas Keller’s pimento cheese recipe:

• 1 cup Duke’s Mayonnaise

• ¼ cup seeded and chopped pimento pepper

• ¼ cup grated sharp white cheddar

• 1 tablespoon kosher sale

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Hot sauce or pimento to taste

 Blend all ingredients and serve.

Fans and foodies who were not able to attend the bucket-list sporting event for the 2019 Masters can celebrate because Gold Belly is now selling and shipping the actual pimento cheese, which is reason to celebrate. Fans can purchase 2lbs, 4lbs or 10lbs of the legendary pimento cheese for under $100 and will enjoy free shipping. Grab yours here.

Whether you are an avid golf fan or just a foodie, grab a cold Arnold Palmer and be sure to enjoy some pimento cheese in honor of the Masters!