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A halved grilled cheese sandwich oozing melted cheese and pickle slices, one of 20 Genius Grilled Cheese Recipes Ideas.

20 Genius Grilled Cheese Recipes Ideas for Busy Weeknights

This recipe offers a quick, creative grilled cheese variation perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tangy pickles with creamy havarti cheese between slices of sourdough bread for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 8 slices Sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise For spreading
  • 1.5 cups Shredded havarti cheese
  • 1/2 cup Chopped dill pickles
  • 3 tablespoons Softened butter Divided

Equipment

  • Work surface
  • Bowl
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Place bread on a work surface and spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Toss cheese and pickles together in a bowl until evenly combined. Divide cheese mixture evenly among 4 bread slices. Place remaining 4 bread slices, mayo side down, on top of the cheese and pickle mixture.
  3. Spread half of the softened butter evenly over the tops of the assembled sandwiches.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, in the skillet. Spread the remaining butter evenly over the tops of the sandwiches.
  6. Cook until golden brown and toasted on the bottom side, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until cheese is melted through and bread is toasted on both sides, about 4 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a simple starting point. Feel free to add other ingredients like a thin slice of ham or a dash of hot sauce to customize your sandwich for your family's taste.

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