Description
A deliciously tangy and crispy Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring melted cheddar cheese, crunchy dill pickles, and a hint of spice from hot sauce, all grilled to golden perfection in a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices sandwich bread (like sourdough)
Fillings
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Spread the butter evenly among the 4 slices of bread on both sides to ensure a crispy, golden exterior.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On two slices of bread, sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup). Add a pinch of dried dill over the cheese, then place the thinly sliced pickles on top. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Top with remaining cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup) and cover with the remaining slices of bread to form two sandwiches.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Grill Sandwiches: Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, achieving a golden brown crust and fully melted cheese inside.
- Serve: Remove sandwiches from the skillet and serve immediately while warm and melty. Enjoy your flavorful Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich!
Notes
- Medium cheddar cheese was used here, but you can substitute with other melting cheeses like Gouda, mozzarella, or provolone based on your preference.
- Pat pickles dry of excess moisture to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
- Keep heat at medium-low to medium to avoid burning; the goal is a crispy outside with fully melted cheese.
- Butter quantity can be adjusted according to bread size and personal preference for crispiness.
- Kitchen appliances vary, so prep and cook times are approximate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
