Pickle Cheddar Cheese Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)

Crunchy cheddar cheese buns with tangy pickles create a savory low-carb sandwich, ideal for quick lunches or snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Buns

01 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, approximately 1/4 inch thick and 3–4 inches wide
02 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper

→ Pickle Layer

03 - 12–14 sandwich dill pickle slices, drained and patted dry

→ Sandwich Fillings (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
06 - 2 slices tomato
07 - 4 slices deli turkey or ham

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light coating of nonstick spray.
02 - Place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on the prepared sheet, spaced evenly. Layer the pickle slices in a single overlapping layer over each cheese slice to cover most of the surface.
03 - Top each pickle-layered cheese slice with another slice of cheddar, gently pressing to sandwich the pickles.
04 - Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly along the edges, and golden brown.
05 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow buns to set and become easy to handle.
06 - If desired, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the inside of each cheese bun. Add tomato slices and deli meat as preferred.
07 - Carefully assemble by placing fillings between two cheese-pickle buns to form a sandwich.
08 - Serve immediately while warm and crispy for optimal texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 20 minutes, no yeast or rising time required.
  • Sharp cheddar melted around tangy pickles creates a flavor combination that feels indulgent but stays guilt-free on carbs.
  • The crispy-cheesy exterior gives you that satisfying crunch you crave from bread, minus the bread.
02 -
  • Draining and patting your pickles completely dry is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt turned into a steamed, soggy mess instead of a crispy sandwich.
  • The cooling time after baking is essential; jumping straight to assembly will cause the warm cheese to slide right off because it hasn't set yet.
03 -
  • Use a sturdy spatula when removing the cheese buns from the baking sheet; they're delicate when warm but will firm up as they cool, making assembly easier.
  • If your cheese slices are irregular in size or shape, trim them to roughly the same dimensions before baking so they cook at the same rate and create evenly-sized buns.
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