Photo by Alex Lau
This sandwich can be lunch, a snack, or a late-night thing. Eat it with potato chips and lemonade; it's also great with a simple green salad for dinner.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
12
ounces Gruyère, Swiss cheese, or sharp cheddar, sliced, divided
8
slices sourdough bread
6
dill pickles, sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
6
ounces thinly sliced salami, such as Genoa
6
tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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Preparation
Step 1
Divide half of cheese among 4 slices of bread. Top with pickles, salami, and remaining cheese. Close sandwiches and spread half of butter evenly over top of bread slices.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, in skillet. Spread remaining butter over top of bread. Cook, pressing down with a spatula to encourage melting and turning once, until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crisp, 5–7 minutes.