Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Print)

Spicy buffalo chicken paired with melty blue and mozzarella cheeses in crisp sourdough bread.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/3 cup 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers that perfect spicy-and-creamy contrast in one bite, with the blue cheese cooling down the buffalo heat.
  • Twenty-five minutes from start to finish means you can have this on the table before anyone realizes they're hungry.
  • The crispy, buttery exterior gives way to warm, melty cheese and tender chicken—it's textural comfort food at its finest.
02 -
  • Temperature control is everything—medium heat might feel slow, but it gives the bread time to crisp while the cheese inside actually melts instead of burning the outside.
  • Don't skip the butter; it's what transforms ordinary bread into that crackling, golden shell that makes this sandwich special.
  • Blue cheese can seem intimidating, but it's the funk and salt that makes this grilled cheese feel grown-up and boldly flavored.
03 -
  • Dry your shredded chicken slightly before saucing it—excess moisture makes the filling soggy and prevents clean toasting.
  • Use a spatula to press down gently as the sandwich cooks, which helps the cheese melt faster and creates better contact between bread and pan for that golden crust.
  • If you're making multiple sandwiches, keep finished ones warm on a plate in a low oven while you cook the rest, so everyone eats them hot.
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