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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

Cook the Bacon
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Prep the Pickles
- Pat pickle slices dry thoroughly to avoid soggy sandwiches.
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.
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.
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