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Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich

A classic lunchtime staple pairing sharp aged cheddar cheese with tangy pickle relish on buttered crusty bread.

10 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices crusty white bread, sliced
  • 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish or Branston pickle
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread 2 tbsp softened salted butter evenly onto one side of each slice of 4 slices sliced crusty white bread.

  2. 2

    Spoon 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish or Branston pickle onto the buttered side of two bread slices and spread evenly.

  3. 3

    Layer 4 oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese over the pickle layer.

  4. 4

    Top with the remaining slices of buttered bread and slice diagonally.

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Questions

Can I make Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich is 4 slices crusty white bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp salted butter, softened and 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

How many calories are in Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 420 calories, with 18 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 950 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the bread drops from 4 slices to 2 slices; doubled, it is 8 slices. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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