Grilled Rockwell-Style Sandwich with Pickled Cucumber

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A hearty grilled sandwich featuring layers of melted cheddar, smoked ham, and tangy pickled cucumbers that provide a perfect balance of flavors. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, smoked ham, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 1 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

2 sourdough bread slices
3 oz, thinly sliced smoked ham
2 oz, sliced sharp cheddar cheese
4 dill pickle slices
2 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Grilling tools worth buying → Best Grilling Tools and BBQ Gadgets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on one side of each of the 2 sourdough bread slices. Place the slices butter-side down on a cutting board.
Step 2: On one slice, spread 1 tsp Dijon mustard over the bread, then layer 3 oz thinly sliced smoked ham, 2 oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese, and 4 dill pickle slices evenly.
Step 3: Top with the other slice of bread, butter-side up. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until hot.
Step 4: Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
Step 5: Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
Step 6: Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice in half and serve warm.