Dinner

Low Carb Pickle Cheese Bread Sandwich Recipe

ByLily Monroe January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Introduction

This Low Carb Pickle Cheese Bread Sandwich is a viral favorite for good reason. It combines crispy, cheesy “bread” made from baked pickles with fresh deli ingredients for a satisfying low-carb meal. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a sandwich without the carbs.

A toasted sandwich cut into two triangles sits on a white textured plate. Each triangle has a crisp, golden-brown melted cheese layer on top with bubbly, slightly browned edges. Below this are pale yellow slices of pickles, a layer of thin purple onion rings, and fresh dark green lettuce leaves at the base. Each sandwich half is topped with a small green pickle held by a toothpick. The plate rests on a white marbled surface surrounded by scattered fresh lettuce leaves, sliced purple onion rings, a bowl of yellow and white shredded cheese, and a white plate holding sliced tomato, turkey meat, and pickles in soft light. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese mix (divided)
6 pickle slices
5 slices turkey lunchmeat
2 tomato slices
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 red onion slices
2 tablespoons real mayonnaise
Lettuce leaves
Minced parsley (optional garnish)
Small pickles (optional garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 2: Place the pickle slices on paper towels and gently pat them dry without squeezing.
Step 3: On the prepared baking sheet, line up three pickle slices so each touches the next, about 2-3 inches apart from the next set. Repeat with the remaining three slices.
Step 4: Cover each group of pickles with ½ cup shredded cheese, ensuring the pickles are fully covered to create a square of cheese and pickles.
Step 5: Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and crispy on the edges.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes to allow the cheese bread to firm up.
Step 7: Make sure the pickle side is placed on the inside when assembling the sandwich.
Step 8: Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each piece of “bread” and layer with lettuce first.
Step 9: Roll the turkey slices and place them on the lettuce, then add tomato slices, red onion slices, and avocado on top.
Step 10: Sprinkle with minced parsley if using, place the top “bread” piece over the fillings, garnish with a toothpick and a small pickle, then slice in half if desired. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Make sure to pat your pickles dry gently to prevent excess moisture from making the cheese bread soggy.
Try adding crispy bacon or your favorite sandwich sauces for extra flavor.
Use different cheese blends like mozzarella or pepper jack for variety.
If pickles are large, adjust the cheese quantity to fully cover them and hold the bread together well.

Storage

Store any leftover components separately in the refrigerator. The cheese bread is best eaten fresh but can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in the oven to regain crispiness, then assemble the sandwich fresh to avoid sogginess.