Pickle Grilled Cheese
A crispy grilled cheese sandwich filled with tangy pickles and melted cheese.A quick, satisfying meal made with simple ingredients.Perfect for lunch, snacks, or comfort-food cravings.A bold twist on the classic grilled cheese everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat)
- 2–3 slices sharp cheddar or American cheese
- 4–6 dill pickle slices (or your favorite variety)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Optional additions:
- mustard
- Spicy pickles
- Pepper Jack cheese
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place one slice, butter side down, in the skillet.
- Add cheese slices and arrange pickles evenly on top.
- Add more cheese if you want extra meltiness.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until golden brown; flip.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry your pickles with a paper towel to keep the sandwich from getting soggy.
- Use thick-cut cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- A cast-iron pan gives the best golden, crispy crust.
- Sweet pickles give a softer bite; dill gives sharper tang.
- Add mustard for a deeper, savory kick.