Gooey Pickle Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

A melty cheddar and mozzarella sandwich with tangy dill pickles and crisped buttered sourdough bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
04 - 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
05 - 1 ounce cream cheese, softened

→ Pickles

06 - 8 to 10 dill pickle slices, patted dry

→ Condiments (optional)

07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

# Method Steps:

01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread.
02 - Distribute grated cheddar and mozzarella evenly over two slices of bread, on top of the cream cheese.
03 - Arrange dill pickle slices evenly over the cheese layers.
04 - Optionally spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the remaining two slices of bread, then position them mustard side down atop the pickles to form sandwiches.
05 - Generously butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides.
06 - Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from heat, allow sandwiches to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Melty and gooey cheese blend
  • Tangy pickles cut through richness
02 -
  • Use day-old sourdough bread for best crispiness.
  • Pickle moisture can make bread soggy so pat dry well.
03 -
  • Press sandwiches while cooking to ensure even melting and browning.
  • Let sandwiches rest briefly to avoid cheese oozing out when sliced.
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