Buttery, crispy and golden brown on the outside with melted cheddar cheese and thinly sliced pickle inside, this pickle grilled cheese sandwich is for all those pickle lovers out there. One bite of this cheesy pickle sandwich and you’ll be hooked!

Stack of four pickle grilled cheese sandwich halves.

Hey friends!

If you’ve been following Girl Heart Food for a little while, you know my love for cheese runs deep.

Heck, as a kid, I even remember coming home from school, throwing cheddar on a plate, melting it in the microwave and digging in. The love is real.

So, any excuse to pile cheese onto something, I’m in!

Just recently, hubby and I visited our local farmer’s market.

Aside from veggies for sale, local vendors are selling all sorts of food, one of which is grilled cheese sandwiches.

Hubby and I ordered a couple and shared, one was a dill pickle grilled cheese sandwich.

We took it home and devoured. Both of us agreed that the dill pickle sandwich was our fave.

And since I’m no stranger to grilled cheese sandwiches, you know I had to make my own.

If you’re a pickle fan and a grilled cheese sandwich fan, then this recipe is for you!

How To Assemble This Sandwich

Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

Generously spread some butter on your favourite bread (in my case, I used a local sourdough). For each sandwich, top one of the slices with plenty of shredded cheddar cheese and dill (to really reinforce that dill flavour).

Two slices of bread: one with butter and one with cheese and dill.

Add some (patted dry) kosher dill pickle. Drizzle on some hot sauce to taste, then pile on more yummy cheddar cheese.

Two slices of bread: one with butter & one with cheese, pickle and hot sauce.

Cover with the top bread slice. Then it’s just a matter of gently pan frying the sandwiches and enjoying!

Pickle and cheese sandwich before being grilled.

Best Pickle To Use

For this pickle grilled cheese, Kosher dill pickles were used. I just love them so much. They’re big, slice easily and super tasty. I use my fave store-bought, but you can make your own.

If you aren’t into those (or have something else on hand), you can totally use that.

Just remember that whatever you use will impact the overall flavour of your sandwich. For instance, some pickles are more garlicky or crunchy than others.

Another delicious option is bread and butter pickles (but that will impart a slightly different flavour than dill pickles).

Overhead shot of grilled cheese sandwich halves, potato chips and a dish of sliced pickle.

Tips and Variations

Medium cheddar cheese was used here, but you can use another variety should you wish (like Gouda, mozzarella or provolone). Just use a good melting cheese.
Pat those pickles dry of excess moisture so they don’t make your grilled sandwich soggy.
Don’t have your heat level too high as to burn your sandwich. The goal here is to get a nice golden brown and crispy exterior while allowing the cheese to melt inside.
Instead of hot sauce (or in addition to, if you really like things spicy), add some (patted dry) sliced pickled banana peppers.

Half of a pickle grilled cheese sandwich in front of a stack of sandwiches & dish of pickles.

What To Serve With This Sandwich

Any of these delicious sides would go great with this grilled cheese:

Stack of two halves of a pickle grilled cheese sandwich.

More Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

If you make this dill pickle grilled cheese sandwich, be sure to leave a comment below!

Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Dawn | Girl Heart Food

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Course Lunch

Servings 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons butter, approximately (or use margarine)
4 slices sandwich bread (like sourdough), or your favourite variety
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided (about 1 cup)
2 kosher dill pickles, thinly sliced and patted dry of excess moisture with a paper towel
pinch dried dill (dill weed)
1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (I like to use Sriracha on this sandwich)

Instructions

Spread the butter among the 4 slices of bread (on both sides).
Note: Depending on exactly how big your bread slices are (and how buttery you like things), you may use a little less (or more) butter on your bread.
On top of two slices of bread, add half of the cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup).
Sprinkle a pinch of dried dill over top.
Place sliced pickle over top of cheese.
Drizzle over hot sauce (if using).
Top with remaining cheddar cheese (2 ounces or ½ cup).
Place remaining slices of bread on top of ingredients to form the two sandwiches.
Heat a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side.
Note: Watch carefully that they don't burn. You're going for a nice golden brown and crispy outside and want the cheese to be melted inside.
Carefully flip the sandwiches to the other side and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until they're golden brown and crispy outside and the cheese is melted inside. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Medium cheddar cheese was used here, but you can use another variety should you wish (like Gouda, mozzarella or provolone), just use a good melting cheese.
Pat those pickles dry of excess moisture so they don’t make your grilled sandwich soggy.
Don’t have your heat level too high as to burn your sandwich. The goal here is to get a nice golden brown and crispy exterior while allowing the cheese to melt inside.

A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Keyword gourmet grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, pickle sandwich

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