Pickle Bread Sandwich

# What you'll need:

→ Cheese Buns

01 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, approximately 1/4 inch thick and 3 to 4 inches wide

02 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper

→ Pickle Layer

03 - 12 to 14 slices long dill sandwich 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 (omit for vegetarian)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.

02 - Place 4 slices of cheddar cheese spaced apart on the baking sheet. Layer pickle slices evenly in a single, overlapping layer on top of each cheese slice.

03 - Cover pickles with remaining slices of cheddar cheese, pressing gently to form buns.

04 - Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly around edges, and golden brown.

05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes until cheese buns set and are easy to handle.

06 - If desired, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard inside each cheese bun, then add tomato slices and deli meat.

07 - Carefully place fillings between two cheese-pickle buns to complete the sandwich.

08 - Serve immediately while warm and crispy for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

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The cheese buns stay crispy on the outside while melting in the middle, giving you a texture you can't find anywhere else.
It's genuinely ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for when you want something bold without the effort.
The briny pickles cut through the richness of the cheese in a way that feels indulgent but doesn't leave you feeling sluggish afterward.

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Patting your pickles completely dry is non-negotiable; even a small amount of moisture will make the cheese buns turn soggy instead of crispy.
The 5-minute cooling period after baking isn't optional—it lets the cheese set just enough that the buns can actually hold fillings without collapsing.

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