Description
A deliciously tangy Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring melted cheddar cheese, crunchy dill pickles, and a hint of hot sauce, all grilled to golden perfection with buttery bread.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices sandwich bread (like 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: Spread the butter evenly among the 4 slices of bread on both sides, adjusting the amount based on bread size and personal preference for butteriness.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On two slices of bread, distribute half of the shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup), then sprinkle a pinch of dried dill over the cheese. Layer the thinly sliced pickles on top and drizzle with hot sauce if using. Add the remaining cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup) over the pickles.
- Complete the Sandwich: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the fillings, buttered side facing out, forming two complete sandwiches.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat to ensure gentle cooking without burning.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let cool slightly, then serve and enjoy your tangy, cheesy grilled treat.
Notes
- Use medium cheddar cheese or substitute with other good melting cheeses like Gouda, mozzarella, or provolone.
- Pat pickles dry to prevent sogginess in the sandwich.
- Cook on medium-low heat to achieve a golden brown crust while ensuring the cheese melts evenly without burning.
- Prep and cook times may vary depending on appliance and heat levels used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
