Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
This Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines creamy melted dill Havarti cheese with tangy chopped dill pickles, all pressed between buttery sourdough bread for a perfectly crisp exterior. Topped with crunchy dill pickle flavored potato chips inside, it creates a delightful blend of textures and flavors that elevate the classic grilled cheese to a new level of savory goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich (serves 1) 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Base
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 6 oz dill Havarti cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp dill pickles, chopped and patted dry
Butter
- 2 pieces salted butter
For Serving
- 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. Cook low and slow to ensure the cheese melts without burning the bread.
- 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 a perfect crunchy and melty experience.
Notes
- Pat the dill pickles dry to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
- Use medium-low heat to ensure even cheese melting without burning the bread.
- Adding dill pickle flavored chips inside provides extra crunch and enhances the pickle flavor.
- For a stronger dill flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh dill herb inside.
- Use salted butter for a balanced savory taste on the bread crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, dill pickle, dill havarti, crispy sandwich, dill pickle chips, sourdough bread, melty cheese sandwich, snack, lunch recipe
