Savory Butter Chicken Cheese (Printable)

A fusion of spiced chicken and melted cheese pressed in golden buttered bread slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Chicken Filling

01 - 1 cup cooked butter chicken with sauce, chopped or shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Bread & Cheese

03 - 4 slices sturdy white or sourdough bread
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Gently warm the butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just heated through. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
02 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down. Evenly distribute half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over them.
04 - Layer the warm butter chicken over the cheese and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
05 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming complete sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and cheese melts.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms yesterday takeout into something that feels entirely new and exciting
  • The gooey cheese pulls together with warm spiced sauce in a way that just makes sense
  • Takes literally twenty minutes from fridge to plate
02 -
  • Cold butter chicken makes the cheese seize up so warm it slightly first
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the bread will steam instead of getting crispy
03 -
  • Low and slow cooking lets the cheese melt completely without burning the bread
  • A pot lid tented over the pan helps melt the cheese faster
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