Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A decadent twist featuring crispy mozzarella sticks nestled between layers of melty cheese and golden bread, pressed until irresistibly gooey.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, butter side down, onto the 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 the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the comfort food crossover you didnt know you needed until right now
  • The contrast between the crispy breadcrumb coating and the melty cheese interior creates layers of texture that regular grilled cheese can only dream about
02 -
  • Pressing too hard will squeeze out all the cheesy goodness so just a gentle firm pressure is perfect
  • The minute of resting time feels like eternity but it prevents that tragic moment when all your cheese pours out onto the cutting board
03 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning while giving the cheese time to melt completely
  • Use good quality mozzarella sticks since theyre the star of the show here
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