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Branston Pickles is one way. Or a slice of pickled cucumber from "Spice Girl" in Rotterdam - they pickle their cucumbers with habaneros.
Pepper butter is another way to improve a sandwich. Or tomato butter made from blended dried tomato in oil mixed with butter. The addition of oil makes it an easier spread, too, but don't use olive oil here, it easily gets bitter in the blender.
While in England last year, wife and I stopped in this pub for beers and rest. We were tired from walking all day. When we smelled a grilled cheese being cooked, we both were about salivating! I went up to the bar, and asked the guy if he could make another. He did, and when he brought it out, he said, “I added a little pickle in case you want it.” I just nodded at first, but pretty quickly realized there was not a pickle anywhere on the plate. Or in the sandwich. Instead, he meant Branston Pickle in a little portion cup next to the sandwich. I smelled some, and tried a little on my half of the toastie. SO. GOOD. I had ordered some on Amazon before we left for home.