Pin Recipe A decadent melty grilled cheese sandwich with tangy pickles and buttery crisped bread perfect for ultimate comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
- Bread & Dairy: 4 slices sourdough bread 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened 100 g (3.5 oz) sharp cheddar cheese grated 60 g (2 oz) mozzarella cheese grated 30 g (1 oz) cream cheese softened
- Pickles: 8–10 dill pickle slices patted dry
- Condiments (optional): 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
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- Step 1:
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread.
- Step 2:
- Place cheddar and mozzarella evenly over two slices of bread (on top of the cream cheese).
- Step 3:
- Arrange pickle slices over the cheese.
- Step 4:
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard (if using) on the other two slices of bread then place them on top mustard side down to form sandwiches.
- Step 5:
- Butter the outside of each sandwich generously.
- Step 6:
- Heat a non stick skillet over medium low heat.
- Step 7:
- Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side pressing lightly until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Step 8:
- Remove from skillet let rest 1 minute then slice and serve hot.
Cook complete meals by frying, sautéing, simmering, and boiling with easy nonstick cleanup every day.
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Cook complete meals by frying, sautéing, simmering, and boiling with easy nonstick cleanup every day.
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Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best?
Sourdough bread is ideal for its sturdy texture and tangy flavor that complements the cheeses and pickles well.
- → Can I use different cheeses?
Yes, swapping cheddar for Gruyère or adding creamy cheeses enhances richness and flavor variety.
- → How do I get the bread crispy without burning?
Cook over medium-low heat and butter the outside well, flipping carefully to achieve a golden crust without burning.
- → Are dill pickles essential?
Dill pickles add a tangy crunch that balances the richness of the cheeses, but spicy or bread-and-butter pickles can offer unique twists.
- → Can this be made vegan?
Yes, by using plant-based cheeses and vegan butter, this sandwich can cater to a vegan diet while maintaining great flavor.
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