Tasty Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The Tasty Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a bold and spicy comfort food favorite that combines crispy golden bread, gooey melted cheese, and juicy buffalo chicken for a mouthwatering, satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch, game day, or any occasion, this easy-to-make sandwich offers exciting layers of flavor and customizable heat and cheese options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Bread
- Thick slices of sturdy white or sourdough bread
Buffalo Chicken
- Cooked shredded or chopped chicken (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
- Buffalo sauce (a blend of hot sauce, butter, and spices, about 1/4 cup)
Cheese
- Melty cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded or sliced)
Other
- Butter (enough to spread on the outside of bread for grilling, about 2 tablespoons)
Optional Add-ins
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
- Celery (chopped, for crunch)
- Scallions (chopped, for freshness)
- Jalapeños or hot pepper flakes (for added heat)
- Crispy fried onions or tortilla strips (for crunch)
- Spinach or kale (chopped, for color and nutrition)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce, stirring well to coat every piece evenly with the spicy, buttery sauce.
- Assemble Your Sandwich: Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, evenly layer the buffalo chicken, then top with your choice of cheese to maximize meltiness.
- Grill to Perfection: Place the assembled sandwich on a preheated skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip to toast the other side while the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once both sides are crispy and the cheese is ooey-gooey, remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve warm with your favorite sides or dips.
Notes
- Use fresh bread to avoid sogginess and achieve the crispiest texture.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control the spice level to your preference.
- Grill on medium-low heat to melt cheese without burning the bread.
- For extra flavor, combine mozzarella for stretchiness and sharp cheddar for complexity.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and doesn’t spill out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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