Transform your grilled cheese experience with this Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Delight—crispy sourdough, melty cheddar, and tangy dill pickles create the ultimate comfort food in just minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- ¼ cup sliced dill pickles (or more if you’re pickle-obsessed!)
- 1 tsp pickle juice (optional, for extra tang)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (for heat, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Station:Â Gather all ingredients and bring cheese to room temperature for optimal melting. Slice pickles thinly and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Butter the Bread:Â Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. The butter should be soft enough to spread without tearing the bread but not melted.
- Assemble the Sandwich:Â Place two slices of bread butter-side down on your work surface. Sprinkle half the cheddar on each slice, then arrange pickle slices evenly over one slice.
- Add Seasonings:Â Sprinkle garlic powder and red pepper flakes over the pickles if using. Drizzle pickle juice over the cheese for enhanced tanginess.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Distribute the Swiss/Gruyère evenly over both slices to ensure proper melting and sandwich cohesion.
- Complete Assembly:Â Carefully close the sandwich, ensuring the butter-side faces outward on both top and bottom slices.
- Cook to Perfection: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
- Rest Briefly:Â Allow the sandwich to rest for 1 minute before cutting. This helps the cheese set slightly, preventing it from oozing out completely.
- Serve Immediately:Â Cut diagonally for the most satisfying cheese pull and enjoy while hot.
- Prep Time:Â 5 minutes
- Cook Time:Â 8 minutes