Description
Pickle grilled cheese sandwiches deliver a tangy twist on classic comfort. Melted cheese and crisp pickles between golden-brown bread create a crave-worthy lunch that will satisfy your craving for something uniquely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large slices sourdough bread
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cheese
- 12–16 sliced dill pickles
Dairy and Spread:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ranch dressing
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Meticulously pat dry the sliced dill pickles using a clean paper towel to prevent moisture from compromising the sandwich’s structural integrity.
- Whisk cream cheese and ranch dressing in a compact mixing vessel until achieving a uniform, silky consistency that will serve as the foundational flavor spread.
- Craft a nuanced spice blend by thoroughly combining dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt in a separate mixing container.
- Activate a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low thermal intensity, creating an optimal surface for culinary transformation.
- Lavishly coat sourdough bread slices with the prepared cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor penetration.
- Strategically arrange dill pickle slices and preferred cheese varieties atop the spread, creating a harmonious layering effect.
- Crown the sandwich with additional bread slices, forming a complete flavor package.
- Generously brush exterior surfaces with butter, then meticulously dust with the previously crafted spice mixture to enhance textural complexity.
- Carefully transfer the assembled sandwiches to the preheated skillet, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown, crispy masterpiece over 3-5 minutes.
- Gently extract the sandwiches once the cheese has melted and the exterior achieves a perfect caramelized crunch.
- Present immediately, allowing the interplay of tangy pickles, creamy cheese, and aromatic spices to deliver a sensory culinary experience.
Notes
- Pickle power transforms this classic grilled cheese into a tangy flavor explosion that’ll make taste buds dance.
- Creamy ranch and cream cheese create a secret weapon spread that binds all ingredients with zesty richness.
- Carefully selecting sourdough bread ensures a crispy exterior and perfect golden-brown crunch that complements the pickle’s sharp bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg