Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter 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, and Parmesan cheese. Top each with another slice of provolone.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top with Caesar dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter on the exterior of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, cool slightly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically a deconstructed buffalo wing but way easier to eat and somehow even more satisfying
  • The crispy bread and melty cheese create this perfect texture contrast with the crunchy lettuce
  • You can use leftover rotisserie chicken and have dinner ready in under half an hour
02 -
  • Low and slow is better than high and fast here, otherwise you risk burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
  • The lettuce might seem weird inside a hot sandwich but trust me, it wilts slightly and adds this incredible freshness that cuts through all the rich cheese
  • Dont skip the butter on the outside of the bread, its what creates that irresistible golden crunch that makes grilled cheese so addictive
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the most evenly golden and crispy crust
  • Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for about 5 minutes before grilling helps the cheese melt more evenly since everything comes to room temperature
  • If your bread is thick, use a knife to shave off some of the interior crumb so the layers press together better without being overwhelming
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