Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken with creamy Caesar dressing and melty cheese between crispy golden bread. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, plus extra for drizzling
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese

04 - 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Caesar Layer

06 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
07 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly shredded

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sturdy country bread or sourdough
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter, tossing until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out bread slices and spread Caesar dressing evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and another slice of provolone. Top each with remaining bread slices, Caesar dressing side facing inward.
04 - Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich slice.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to cool slightly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the perfect mashup of game day flavors and comfort food satisfaction
  • The Caesar dressing cuts through the heat while adding that irresistible umami depth
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
  • Pressing gently while grilling helps everything meld together without squeezing out the fillings
03 -
  • A cast iron skillet distributes heat more evenly than stainless steel for that restaurant quality golden crust
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for a couple minutes after cooking prevents the cheese from oozing out when you slice them
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