Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A Maryland-inspired twist on a classic grilled cheese featuring savory turkey, tangy pimento cheese, and crisp housemade pickles on toasted sourdough. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, sliced roasted turkey breast, pimento cheese spread for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 sourdough bread slices
6 oz sliced roasted turkey breast
1/2 cup pimento cheese spread
1/4 cup dill pickles, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 tbsp unsalted butter evenly on one side of each of the 4 sourdough bread slices.
Step 2: Place 2 slices buttered side down on the skillet. Spread 1/4 cup pimento cheese evenly on each slice, then layer 3 oz sliced roasted turkey breast and top with 2 tbsp thinly sliced dill pickles per sandwich.
Step 3: Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crisp.
Step 4: Carefully flip the sandwiches with a spatula and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the pimento cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm.