Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Buttery, crispy and golden brown on the outside with melted cheddar cheese and thinly sliced pickle inside, this pickle grilled cheese sandwich is a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for pickle lovers and grilled cheese enthusiasts alike!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter, approximately (or use margarine)
- 4 slices sandwich bread (like sourdough), or your favorite variety
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided (about 1 cup)
- 2 kosher dill pickles, thinly sliced and patted dry of excess moisture with a paper towel
- pinch dried dill (dill weed)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (such as Sriracha)
Instructions
- Spread the butter on both sides of the bread slices. Adjust the amount of butter based on personal preference.
- On two slices of bread, add half of the cheddar cheese, dried dill, sliced pickles, and hot sauce.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Cook the sandwiches in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on both sides, ensuring the cheese is melted inside.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to use your preferred melting cheese, such as Gouda, mozzarella, or provolone.
- Pat dry the pickles to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
- Monitor the heat to achieve the perfect golden brown crust without burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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