Pickle cheddar cheese buns (Printable Version)

Crunchy cheddar buns layered with tangy pickles for a savory, low-carb snack or lunch option.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese Buns

01 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, approximately 0.25 inch thick and 3–4 inches wide
02 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper as needed

→ Pickle Layer

03 - 12 to 14 long dill sandwich pickle slices, drained and patted dry

→ Sandwich Fillings (Optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
06 - 2 slices tomato
07 - 4 slices deli turkey or ham (omit for vegetarian)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
02 - Place 4 cheddar slices on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart. Layer pickle slices in a single, slightly overlapping layer atop each cheese slice.
03 - Cover each pickle layer with another slice of cheddar, pressing gently to form a sandwich.
04 - Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly at edges, and golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and allow buns to cool for 5 minutes until firm and easy to handle.
06 - If desired, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the inside of each cheese bun and add tomato slices and deli meat.
07 - Place fillings between two cheese-pickle buns to form sandwiches.
08 - Serve immediately while warm and crispy for best texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's crispy, tangy, and feels indulgent while staying low-carb and gluten-free.
  • Ready in 18 minutes from craving to eating, with zero complicated techniques.
  • The cheese buns are sturdy enough to hold fillings but delicate enough to shatter when you bite down.
02 -
  • Pat your pickles completely dry before layering them—wet pickles release steam that softens the cheese instead of letting it get crispy and golden.
  • Don't skip the five-minute cooling time; it's what makes the cheese buns sturdy enough to pick up without them collapsing into a delicious puddle.
03 -
  • If your cheese slices are too thin, they'll melt into lace-like crisps instead of buns—use thick-cut deli counter cheese for the best structure.
  • A sprinkle of fleur de sel on top of the cheese just before baking adds a subtle brightness that makes people wonder what your secret is.
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