Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

A decadent twist featuring crispy mozzarella sticks nestled between melty cheese and golden bread, perfectly gooey and irresistible.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 mozzarella sticks, frozen or homemade, cooked according to package directions
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

05 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Optional

06 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce for dipping

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread butter side down onto the preheated skillet.
04 - Layer 2 mozzarella cheese slices on each bread slice, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella over each.
05 - Arrange 2 cooked mozzarella sticks on top of the cheese layer on each sandwich.
06 - Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its basically two comfort foods having a delicious love child in your skillet
  • The crunch factor alone will make you wonder why you ever ate regular grilled cheese
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting minute or you will lose precious cheese to the cutting board, and that is cheese tragedy
  • Press gently but firmly while grilling to ensure the mozzarella sticks adhere to the surrounding cheese instead of sliding around
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even crispier crust that stays crunchy longer
  • Use freshly shredded mozzarella if you can, it melts better than pre shredded bags
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