Description
A playful twist on classic grilled cheese, this sandwich features gooey cheese, tangy dill pickles, and a satisfyingly crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sturdy bread (e.g., sourdough, challah, brioche)
- 12 oz melting cheese blend, grated (e.g., 6 oz sharp cheddar, 6 oz Monterey Jack or Gruyère)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup dill pickle slices or chips, well-drained and patted dry
- 4–6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for exterior)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the dill pickle slices very dry with paper towels; set aside.
- Grate the sharp cheddar and chosen creamy cheese, then mix them together in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with optional garlic powder and black pepper.
- Lay out the eight slices of bread and spread one side of each slice with the flavored butter or mayonnaise.
- Take four of the bread slices and sprinkle half of the grated cheese over each.
- Arrange the thoroughly dried dill pickle slices in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Top with the remaining grated cheese to help seal the pickles.
- Place the remaining buttered/mayo-ed bread slices on top.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes.
- Carefully place sandwiches in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Cook for about 4–6 minutes on the first side until golden-brown and cheese begins to melt.
- Flip each sandwich and cook for another 4–6 minutes until the second side is also golden-brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked sandwiches to a cutting board and let them rest for 1–2 minutes.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Patting the pickles dry is essential to prevent sogginess. Use butter for rich flavor or mayonnaise for a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, dill pickle, comfort food, vegetarian sandwich