Description
Peanut butter sweet pickle sandwich is an odd combo that totally works. It’s my comfort food. Only takes 15 minutes to make, and requires a few fridge and pantry staples you likely have on hand. Let this unique sandwich totally surprise you.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread (I used whole wheat, white works well too)
- 2 to 3 sweet pickles (AKA gherkins), sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter (no sugar or extra oils)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Assemble the sandwich: Slice the pickles the long way. Depending on how thick or thin they are you might get three slices out of one pickle, or just two, but you want to try to keep all of the slices about the same thickness. On one slice of bread spread the peanut butter, on the other slice of bread spread the mayonnaise. Place the sliced sweet pickles on the peanut butter side of the bread, in an even layer, filling in as many empty gaps as you can. Sometimes I cut the long slice in half to fit them on the edge of the bread. If you have any pickle slices leftover, they make a yummy Chef’s snack. Place the mayonnaise side of the bread on top of the peanut butter and pickle side of the bread.
- Grill the sandwich: Heat a small to medium sized skillet over medium low heat (I like using my well seasoned cast iron skillet, but a non-stick works just as well). Once the pan is hot, melt one tablespoon of the butter. Place the sandwich in the pan and allow it to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the bread has toasted. Flip and carefully add the other tablespoon of butter to the pan, allow it to melt and tilt the pan so the butter runs underneath the bread. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bread is toasted on that side as well. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Finish: Remove the sandwich from the pan. Slice the sandwich in half – diagonal always tastes better 😉 – and enjoy immediately, while warm.
Notes
Pickles:Â A few years ago there was a trend for a peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich (no mayo, not grilled). I have actually never tried that sandwich. Some people also used bread and butter pickles instead of dill. Anyways, you could maybe use bread and butter pickles instead of sweet pickles here, because they are also a little sweet, but I have never tried using dill pickles in this particular sandwich. This is always the way I had it growing up, so that’s always what I want…and what I recommend.
Gluten free:Â To make this recipe gluten free, simply use some gluten free sandwich bread.
