Description
A delicious and easy Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring melted cheddar cheese, tangy kosher dill pickles, and a hint of dried dill, all grilled to golden perfection. Optional hot sauce adds a spicy kick for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices sandwich bread (like sourdough)
Filling
- 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 your preference and bread size.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On two slices of bread, add half of the shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup). Sprinkle a pinch of dried dill over the cheese, then layer the sliced pickles on top. Drizzle with hot sauce if using. Finish with the remaining cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup).
- Complete the Sandwich: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top to form two sandwiches.
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Place 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 and crispy exterior with melted cheese inside.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from heat and enjoy your pickle grilled cheese sandwiches warm.
Notes
- Medium cheddar cheese is recommended, but you can substitute with Gouda, mozzarella, or provolone for different flavors as long as it melts well.
- Pat pickles dry thoroughly to prevent soggy grilled sandwiches.
- Maintain a moderate heat to ensure sandwiches brown nicely without burning, allowing cheese to melt perfectly.
- Prep and cook times are approximate and may vary depending on your appliances.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
