Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
This Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines tangy dill pickles with creamy, melted dill Havarti cheese on toasted sourdough bread, finished with a crunchy surprise of dill pickle flavored potato chips inside. The buttery, golden-brown exterior gives way to gooey cheese and a refreshing pickle tang for a delightful twist on a classic grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread and Cheese
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 6 oz dill Havarti cheese, grated
Pickles
- 2 tbsp dill pickles, chopped and patted dry
Butter and Chips
- 2 pieces salted butter
- 1 handful dill pickle flavored potato chips
Instructions
- Assemble the Cheese and Pickle Sandwich: Lay out the 2 slices of sourdough bread. Sprinkle half of the grated dill Havarti cheese evenly over one slice. Add the chopped and patted dry dill pickles in an even layer on top of the cheese, then cover with the remaining grated dill Havarti cheese. Top with the second slice of bread to form a sandwich.
- Butter the Sandwich: Spread the salted butter evenly on the outside surfaces of both bread slices—the top and bottom of the sandwich. This helps achieve a perfectly crisp and golden crust when grilled.
- Grill the Sandwich: Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the buttered sandwich into the skillet. Cook for several minutes on each side, pressing gently if desired, until the exterior is golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is completely melted. Cooking low and slow ensures the cheese melts before the bread gets too dark.
- Add Chips and Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet. Carefully open it up while hot and add a handful of dill pickle flavored potato chips inside. Close the sandwich again, slice it in half, and serve immediately for the perfect crunchy and melty experience.
Notes
- Pat the dill pickles dry to prevent excess moisture from sogging the sandwich.
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Adding pickle-flavored potato chips inside adds a crunchy texture and enhances the dill flavor.
- For best results, use fresh sourdough bread and high-quality dill Havarti cheese.
- If dill pickle flavored potato chips are unavailable, substitute with plain potato chips for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, dill pickle, dill Havarti cheese, sourdough bread, crispy sandwich, potato chips, snack
