Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese

🥪 Dill Pickle Bacon Grilled Cheese

🕒 Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 8–10 minutes

• Total: ~20 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 2 sandwiches

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 slices bread (sourdough, Texas toast, or white bread)

• 4–6 slices bacon

• 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)

  • Optional blend: cheddar + mozzarella or provolone

• ½ cup dill pickle slices, well drained and patted dry

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

• Optional add-ins:

  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese (extra creamy)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Pinch of black pepper

  • Dijon mustard or ranch dressing (thin spread)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Bacon

   • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.

   • Drain on paper towels and set aside.

2. Prep the Pickles

   • Pat pickle slices dry thoroughly to avoid soggy sandwiches.

3. Assemble the Sandwiches

   • Butter one side of each bread slice.

   • On the unbuttered side:

     • Sprinkle a layer of cheese

     • Add bacon slices

     • Add dill pickle slices

     • Optional: small spread of cream cheese or Dijon

     • Top with more cheese

   • Close sandwich with buttered side facing out.

4. Grill

   • Heat skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

   • Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.

5. Serve

   • Remove from skillet, rest 1 minute, slice, and serve hot.

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra crispy bread: Sprinkle a little shredded cheese on the outside of bread before grilling

• Spicy version: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce

• Ranch pickle melt: Mix 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning into the cheese

• Bread swap: Rye bread works great with pickles

🍅 Perfect Pairings

• Tomato soup

• French fries or chips

• Pickle spears on the side