Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles

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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 sandwiches & wraps 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles take to make?

Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sourdough bread slices from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Housemade Pickles?

American sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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