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Description
A savory grilled cheese sandwich featuring sharp cheddar cheese and tangy dill pickles on toasted sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or rustic bread
- 2–3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4–6 thin slices dill pickles or gherkins
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of one slice, if using.
- On the unbuttered side of one bread slice, layer half the cheese, then the pickle slices, then the remaining cheese.
- Top with the second bread slice, buttered side out.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Press gently with a spatula.
- Remove from skillet, let rest for one minute, slice, and serve. Sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite melting cheese for best results.
- Adjust pickle quantity to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg