Pickle Bread Sandwich Delight (Printable)

Sharp cheddar buns combined with tangy pickles for a crunchy, savory snack or light meal.

# Components:

→ Cheese Buns

01 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese (about 0.25 inch thick, 3–4 inches wide)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper

→ Pickle Layer

03 - 12 to 14 sandwich pickle slices (long dill pickles, 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - Place 4 slices of cheddar cheese on the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Layer pickle slices on top in a single, overlapping layer, covering most of each cheese slice.
03 - Add another slice of cheddar over the pickles, pressing gently to secure the sandwich.
04 - Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles at the edges, and turns golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and allow cheese buns to cool for 5 minutes until they set and are easy to handle.
06 - If desired, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the insides of the cheese buns. Add tomato slices and deli meat as preferred.
07 - Place fillings between two cheese-pickle buns to form sandwiches.
08 - Enjoy sandwiches warm and crispy for the best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese becomes crispy at the edges while staying melty in the middle, creating a texture that regular bread simply cannot match.
  • You get that satisfying tart pickle punch in every bite, cutting through the richness of the cheddar in the most refreshing way.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for when you want something more interesting than a regular sandwich but don't have time to fuss.
02 -
  • Patting your pickle slices completely dry is non-negotiable—moisture is the enemy of crispiness, and soggy pickles ruin the whole point.
  • Don't let the cheese buns cool too long or they'll become brittle and hard to handle; that 5-minute rest is the sweet spot between set and workable.
03 -
  • Slice your cheddar to a uniform thickness so they melt at the same rate and you don't end up with some buns crispy and others still soft.
  • Spacing the cheese slices generously on the baking sheet prevents them from fusing together into one giant cheesy blob that's impossible to separate cleanly.
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