Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks paired with melty cheese and golden bread for an indulgent take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich.

# 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

# Cooking 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 in the skillet, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella over each.
05 - Arrange 2 cooked mozzarella sticks on top of the cheese layer on each sandwich.
06 - Place remaining bread slices on top, 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 completely melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the comfort food mashup you never knew you needed until now
  • Ready in just 20 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Pressing too hard will squeeze out all that precious cheese filling
  • Letting them rest before slicing keeps everything from oozing out everywhere
03 -
  • Low and slow wins the race here, rushing will burn the bread before the center heats through
  • A square of parchment paper between the spatula and sandwich helps press without sticking
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