Description
Hearty Deli Pickle Grilled Cheese melds sharp cheddar with tangy dill pickles between golden, crispy bread slices. Midwestern comfort embraces you with each savory, melty bite of this classic sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sourdough bread slices
- 4 oz (113 g) cheese
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) unsalted butter
- 12–16 dill pickles, sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) ranch dressing
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Pickle Preparation: Thoroughly blot dill pickle slices with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring a crisp sandwich structure.
- Flavor Foundation: Blend cream cheese and ranch dressing in a mixing bowl until smooth, creating a rich, uniform spread that will infuse depth into the sandwich.
- Spice Symphony: Combine dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt to craft a complex seasoning blend that will elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Skillet Activation: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat, establishing an ideal cooking surface for transforming the sandwich.
- Bread Assembly: Liberally coat sourdough bread slices with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor distribution. Layer dill pickle slices and selected cheese varieties strategically, then top with additional bread to complete the sandwich.
- Seasoning and Preparation: Brush the exterior with butter and generously sprinkle the prepared spice blend, creating a flavorful and textured exterior.
- Culinary Transformation: Place the assembled sandwich in the preheated skillet, cooking for 3-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Serving Finale: Remove the sandwich from the skillet and serve immediately, allowing the harmonious blend of tangy pickles, creamy cheese, and aromatic spices to deliver a memorable culinary experience.
Notes
Prep Perfection: Pat pickles completely dry to prevent soggy sandwich texture.
Cheese Spread Strategy: Whisk cream cheese and ranch until silky smooth for maximum flavor integration.
Spice Mastery: Custom blend dried herbs and spices for a complex, layered taste profile.
Grilling Precision: Medium-low heat ensures golden-brown crust without burning delicate bread surfaces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg