Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Savory buffalo chicken and blue cheese stack melted between golden, crispy slices of bread.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread & Spread

05 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty sandwich bread
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
08 - ¼ cup finely diced celery

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated.
02 - Mix crumbled blue cheese and shredded mozzarella in a separate bowl until blended.
03 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place four slices buttered side down on a clean surface.
04 - Layer buffalo chicken, cheese mixture, and optional green onions or celery on the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
05 - Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve warm, drizzling additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The heat from the buffalo sauce gets tamed perfectly by creamy blue cheese, creating that same magic balance as your favorite wing night
  • Everything happens in one skillet and comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or lazy weekend lunches
  • The crispy buttery bread holds all that melty cheesy chicken in place, so every bite is the perfect mix of textures and flavors
02 -
  • Low and slow heat wins the race here because high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute after cooking so the cheese sets slightly and does not ooze out when you slice them
  • If the bread is browning too fast, reduce the heat and cover the pan with a lid for a minute to help the cheese melt without burning the exterior
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one because it holds heat evenly and creates the most beautiful golden crust on the bread
  • Mayo can be swapped for half the butter on the outside of the bread for an even crispier finish and a slightly tangy flavor
  • Try adding a thin layer of ranch or blue cheese dressing inside the sandwich before grilling for extra creamy goodness
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