Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Tender buffalo chicken and creamy blue cheese melded in golden, crispy bread for a bold meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 5 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for serving, optional)

→ 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 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced celery

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until fully coated.
02 - In another bowl, mix together the crumbled blue cheese and shredded mozzarella until blended evenly.
03 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
04 - Layer each slice with buffalo chicken, cheese mixture, and optional green onions or celery.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve hot. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese melts into something that tastes like comfort food but eats like a handheld meal
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • The crispy buttered exterior holds all that spicy cheesy goodness inside so every bite is perfectly balanced
02 -
  • Do not overload the sandwiches with filling or the cheese will escape before the bread finishes crisping up
  • Medium heat is your friend here—too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you end up with soggy bread
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for just 30 seconds after cooking keeps the cheese from oozing out the moment you cut into them
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most evenly crisped exterior—those heavy pans retain heat beautifully
  • If your buffalo sauce is too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of vinegar or water so it coats the chicken evenly
  • Place a lightweight pan or bacon press on top of the sandwiches while cooking for maximum cheese-to-bread contact
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