Whether you’re a pickle lover, or just someone who wants to jazz up your grilled cheese game, this Pickle Grilled Cheese recipe is going to become your new favorite!
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Fun Twist on Grilled Cheese: I’m all about giving classic grilled cheese a twist—whether it’s an avocado grilled cheese or a cauliflower crusted grilled cheese. This pickle grilled cheese takes it up a notch with tangy pickles and melted cheese, creating a deliciously flavor combination you might not think to try!
- Quick and Easy: This sandwich is made with just a few ingredients you likely have on hand. Plus, it’s quick to make and can be a super affordable meal option.
- Kid-Friendly: My son actually came up with this idea, so you know it’s 100% kid-approved! There’s something about the creamy cheese with the crunch of the pickle that kids love.
- Customizable: One of the best parts is you get to mix and match your favorite type of cheese and pickles to create your perfect variations of a pickle grilled cheese sandwich.
The Ingredients
- Bread: Choose your favorite sandwich bread. Sourdough bread or rye can add extra flavor and texture, but any bread will do.
- Butter: Soften the butter for easy spreading!
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese is my go-to for its rich flavor, but feel free to mix in other cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey jack or gruyere for added gooeyness. Really any kind of cheese that’s melty will work.
- Pickles: Dill pickles work best in my opinion, but bread and butter pickles can add a sweeter twist. I thinly slice whole dill pickles, but you can use dill pickle chips if you want!
How to Make a Pickle Grilled Cheese
Step 1: Lightly spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.
Step 2: Place a slice of cheese on one slice of bread and cover with a layer of sliced pickles. Place another slice of cheese on top of the pickles and cover with a slice of bread, butter-side up.
Step 3: Heat sauté pan over medium heat (or preheat your panini maker). Cook the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, about 3 minutes on each side.
Step 4: Once cooked, cut the sandwich on a diagonal to make triangles and serve hot.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t Rush: Cook your sandwich over medium heat to ensure the cheese melts fully without burning the bread.
- Choose the Right Cheese: A good melting cheese is key. Sharp cheddar is classic, but adding a slice of American cheese can give you that extra melt factor.
- Experiment with Pickles: If you’re feeling adventurous, try different types of pickles like spicy, garlic, or even pickled jalapeños if you have older kids that like a little kick!
- Pat Pickles Dry: Use a paper towel to pat the pickle slices dry to prevent a soggy sandwich.
Recipes to Serve with a Pickle Grilled Cheese
A Pickle Grilled Cheese sandwich is delicious on its own, but if you want to make it a meal, here are some perfect pairings:
- Tomato Soup: The ultimate grilled cheese companion, Roasted Tomato Soup, pairs well with this pickle version too!
- Side Salad: A fresh, crisp salad with this Everyday Lemon Vinaigrette balances out the richness of the sandwich perfectly.
- French Fries: Fries are a classic side for a grilled cheese. Try air fryer french fries, oven baked fries or even sweet potato fries!
More Melty Sandwich Ideas
If you take a classic grilled cheese and add a few slices of dill pickles you up the ante on a sandwich already bordering on perfection! This Pickle Grilled Cheese has become a new lunchtime favorite in our house, and I think it will yours too. Love this recipe? Leave a comment or rating below!
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Pickle Grilled Cheese
Equipment
- saute pan or cast iron skillet (you could also you a panini press)
Ingredients
- 4 slices sandwich bread of choice (i.e whole wheat, sourdough, rye or white bread)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or melting cheese of choice)
- 2 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise (or dill pickle chips)
Instructions
- Lightly spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.
- Place a slice of cheese on one slice of bread and cover with a layer of sliced pickles.
- Place another slice of cheese on top of the pickles and cover with a slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Heat sauté pan over medium heat (or preheat your panini maker). Cook the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, cut the sandwich on a diagonal to make triangles and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t Rush: Cook your sandwich over medium heat to ensure the cheese melts fully without burning the bread.
- Choose the Right Cheese: A good melting cheese is key. Sharp cheddar is classic, but adding a slice of American cheese can give you that extra melt factor.
- Experiment with Pickles: If you’re feeling adventurous, try different types of pickles like spicy, garlic, or even pickled jalapeños if you have older kids that like a little kick!
- Pat Pickles Dry: Use a paper towel to pat the pickle slices dry to prevent a soggy sandwich.
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