Description
A delicious Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring melted cheddar cheese, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of hot sauce, all grilled to golden brown perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices sandwich bread (such as sourdough)
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), divided
- 2 kosher dill pickles, thinly sliced and patted dry
- Pinch dried dill (dill weed)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional, such as Sriracha)
Instructions
- Butter the Bread: Evenly spread butter on both sides of all 4 slices of bread. Adjust amount based on bread size and your preference for crispiness.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place half of the shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces) onto two slices of the bread. Sprinkle a pinch of dried dill over the cheese.
- Add Pickles and Sauce: Layer the thinly sliced pickles over the cheese and drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
- Top with Cheese and Bread: Add the remaining shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces) over the pickles, then cover with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Cook Sandwiches Side One: Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy and cheese starts to melt. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted inside.
- Serve: Remove from skillet and serve hot. Enjoy your crispy, melty Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich!
Notes
- Use medium cheddar or any good melting cheese like Gouda, mozzarella, or provolone.
- Pat pickles dry to prevent sogginess in the sandwich.
- Keep heat at medium-low to medium to achieve a golden, crispy exterior without burning.
- Prep and cook times may vary depending on appliance and bread size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
