# Ingredient list:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 8 slices sourdough bread
02 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Pickles & Spice
04 - ½ cup dill pickles, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños
07 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
→ Optional Dipping Sauce
08 - ½ cup ranch dressing or tomato soup, for serving
# Cooking steps:
01 - Evenly spread softened butter onto one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place 4 bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface and top each with 2 slices of sharp cheddar cheese.
03 - Distribute dill pickles, fresh jalapeño slices if using, and chopped pickled jalapeños uniformly over the cheese on each slice.
04 - Lightly drizzle hot sauce atop the pickles on each sandwich base.
05 - Cover each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches and allow to cool briefly.
09 - Cut each sandwich into strips suitable for dipping.
10 - Serve warm accompanied by ranch dressing or tomato soup if desired.
