Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich – theamazingfood Recipe
A crunchy and flavorful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, this Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese features melted dill Havarti cheese paired with tangy chopped dill pickles and sourdough bread, finished with a buttery crisp exterior and a surprise crunch of dill pickle flavored potato chips inside.
- 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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Main Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 6 oz dill Havarti cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp dill pickles, chopped and patted dry
- 2 pieces salted butter
- 1 handful dill pickle flavored potato chips
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Grate the dill Havarti cheese and chop the dill pickles finely, then pat them dry to prevent sogginess in the sandwich.
- Butter the Bread: Spread salted butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread to ensure a crispy and golden grilled exterior.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread butter-side-down onto a preheated skillet. Layer the grated dill Havarti cheese evenly over the bread, then sprinkle the chopped dill pickles on top. Add a handful of dill pickle flavored potato chips for an extra crispy texture and tangy bite.
- Top and Grill: Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side-up. Grill the sandwich on medium heat until the bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side, and the cheese is melted fully.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it rest for a minute, then slice in half and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Patting the dill pickles dry is essential to avoid moisture making the bread soggy.
- You can substitute sourdough bread with any robust bread like rye or multigrain for a different flavor profile.
- Use a medium-low heat to allow the cheese to melt before the bread gets too brown or burnt.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread and confirm chips are gluten-free.
- Add a pinch of black pepper or a dash of garlic powder to the cheese for extra flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, dill pickle, dill Havarti cheese, crunchy sandwich, sourdough grilled cheese, pickle chips, easy lunch
