Description
A deliciously tangy and melty Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring sharp cheddar, crisp dill pickles, and a hint of dill weed, perfectly pan-fried to golden brown perfection.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- Prepare Bread: Spread the butter evenly on both sides of the 4 slices of sandwich bread. Adjust butter quantity according to bread size and desired richness.
- Assemble Sandwich Layers: On two slices of bread, evenly 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, dry-patted kosher dill pickles on top.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Drizzle hot sauce over the pickles if using, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup).
- Close Sandwiches: Place the remaining slices of bread on top to form two complete sandwiches.
- Heat Pan and Cook: Warm a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side, watching carefully to avoid burning while achieving a golden brown crust and melted cheese inside.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from pan, slice if desired, and serve immediately while hot and melty.
Notes
- You can substitute medium cheddar with other melting cheeses like Gouda, mozzarella, or provolone.
- Patting pickles dry prevents sogginess in the sandwich.
- Maintain medium-low to medium heat to avoid burning and ensure melting cheese with a crispy exterior.
- Prep and cook times may vary slightly depending on your kitchen appliances.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
