Pickle Bread Sandwich (Printable)

Crunchy cheddar buns paired with tangy pickles create a savory low-carb snack or light lunch.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Buns

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

→ Pickle Layer

03 - 12–14 long dill sandwich 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - Place 4 cheddar slices on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. Layer pickle slices in a single overlapping layer atop each cheddar slice, covering most of the surface.
03 - Cover each pickle layer with another cheddar slice, gently pressing to form a sandwich.
04 - Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly at edges, and golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes until buns set and become easy to handle.
06 - If desired, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on inside of cheese buns. Add tomato slices and deli meat as preferred.
07 - Carefully sandwich fillings between two cheese-pickle buns.
08 - Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheese gets crispy and golden while the pickles stay perfectly crunchy, creating this textural magic that regular sandwiches just can't match.
  • It's genuinely low-carb without tasting virtuous or boring, which means you can eat it guilt-free and actually look forward to lunch.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes, so it's perfect for when you're hungry now, not in an hour.
02 -
  • Dry your pickles thoroughly before layering them, or excess moisture will soften your cheese buns and turn them into a damp mess instead of a crispy sandwich.
  • Don't skip the cooling time—the cheese needs those five minutes to set properly, or it'll fall apart when you try to pick up the sandwich.
  • The moment the edges turn golden is when you should pull them out; another minute and you might end up with burnt spots that taste bitter.
03 -
  • Use a spatula to slide the cheese buns off the baking sheet because they're delicate while warm, and trying to grab them with your fingers invites burns and structural collapse.
  • If you're feeling adventurous, add a tiny pinch of smoked paprika to the top of the first cheese slice for a subtle depth that makes people ask what the secret ingredient is.
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