Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Version)

Crisp pickles, creamy cheese, and tangy ranch between toasted sourdough for savory enjoyment.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy and Spreads

01 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
03 - 4 ounces sliced cheese
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables and Pickles

05 - 12-16 dill pickle slices, patted dry

→ Bread

06 - 4 large slices sourdough bread, square loaf

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

# Steps:

01 - Pat the dill pickle slices dry with paper towels and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Combine dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt in a separate bowl. Reserve for later use.
04 - Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat.
05 - On two slices of sourdough bread, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly. Layer each with 6-8 pickle slices and 2 ounces of sliced cheese, then cover with the remaining bread slices.
06 - Generously butter the exterior of each sandwich, then sprinkle with the prepared seasoning blend.
07 - Place sandwiches in the preheated skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes per side, pressing gently as needed, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, cut as desired, and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Blotting the pickle slices ensures sandwiches do not become soggy during grilling.