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Close-up of a golden-brown dill pickle grilled cheese sandwich sliced in half to show melted cheese and pickles

Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese

A nostalgic grilled cheese with a bold twist: crispy golden sourdough, melty cheddar, and zippy dill pickles. Ode to classic comfort food with a tangy upgrade, this sandwich is ready in under 15 minutes and delivers everything you love in a diner lunch — crispy, gooey, tangy, and comforting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 to 8 dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice.
  • Evenly divide the shredded cheddar cheese over two slices of bread on the mustard side.
  • Layer the dill pickle slices over the cheese and sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper.
  • Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, mustard side down.
  • Spread butter on the outer sides of both slices of each sandwich.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwiches in the pan.
  • Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 16gFat: 30gSodium: 990mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword grilled cheese, dill pickle, comfort food, sandwich, vegetarian, American
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