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A perfectly grilled cheese sandwich cut in half, revealing melted cheese and pickle slices.

Quick Havarti Pickle Grilled Cheese

This recipe offers a quick and easy grilled cheese variation perfect for busy weeknights. It combines creamy havarti cheese with tangy dill pickles between slices of sourdough bread, grilled to golden perfection.
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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
  

For the Grilled Cheese
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded havarti cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter divided

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl

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, mayonnaise side down, on top of cheese and pickle mixture.
  3. Spread the tops of sandwiches evenly with half of the softened butter. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, in skillet. Spread remaining butter evenly over tops of sandwiches. 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 yet delicious take on a classic grilled cheese, perfect for a quick meal. You can adjust the amount of cheese and pickles to your preference.

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