# What you need:
→ 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 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Sriracha)
→ Optional Dipping Sauce
08 - ½ cup ranch dressing or tomato soup, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
02 - Place 4 bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Top each with 2 slices of cheddar cheese.
03 - Distribute dill pickles, fresh jalapeño slices if using, and chopped pickled jalapeños evenly over the cheese.
04 - Add a small amount of hot sauce over the pickled toppings on each sandwich.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Warm a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and cheese melts.
08 - Remove sandwiches, let cool slightly, then cut each into strips for dipping.
09 - Serve warm with choice of ranch dressing or tomato soup.
