Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Gruere, 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

Directions

1. Prep
   1. Divide half of cheese among 4 slices of bread.
   2. Top with pickles, salami, and remaining cheese.
   3. Close sandwiches with remaining bread, and spread half the butter evenly over the tops.
2. Grill
   1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
   2. Place sandwiches in skillet buttered side down.
   3. Spread remaining butter over top of bread.
   4. Cook, pressing down with a spatula until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown and crisp.
   5. Turn once.
3. Serve
   1. Let rest for 5 minutes for flavors to blend.
   2. Serve with Kohl slaw, potato salad, fries, tomato soup…