Cheddar Pickle Cheese Buns (Printable Version)

Crunchy cheddar cheese buns combined with tangy pickles for a savory, low-carb bite ideal for snacks or lunch.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cheese Buns

01 - 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese, approx. ¼ inch thick, 3–4 inches wide
02 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper as needed

→ Pickle Layer

03 - 12–14 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with nonstick spray.
02 - Arrange 4 cheddar slices on the baking sheet spaced apart. Top each slice with a single, overlapping layer of pickle slices covering most of the cheese.
03 - Place another cheddar slice on top of each pickle-covered slice, pressing gently to sandwich the pickles.
04 - Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until cheese melts, bubbles at edges, and turns golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes until firm enough to handle.
06 - If desired, spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on cheese buns. Add tomato slices and deli meat as preferred.
07 - Carefully place fillings between two cheese-pickle buns to create sandwiches.
08 - Serve immediately while buns remain warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy, tangy cheese buns replace bread without any sad, mushy texture or carb guilt.
  • The pickle-cheddar combo tastes unexpectedly sophisticated, like you've unlocked a flavor nobody else knew existed.
  • Ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for those days when you want something exciting but don't have time to fuss.
02 -
  • Patting those pickles completely dry is the single most important step—any hidden moisture is the enemy of crispness and will turn your beautiful buns soggy.
  • Don't wander away from the oven; cheese goes from bubbly and perfect to burned in about 30 seconds, so stay close and watch for that golden edge.
03 -
  • If your pickles are overly briny, give them an extra pat with paper towels or even rinse and re-pat them for maximum crispness in the final bun.
  • Let the cheese buns cool for the full 5 minutes before assembling; rushing this step means your fillings slide around and the whole structure falls apart.
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