Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken and creamy cheeses melted between toasted bread slices for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for serving, optional)

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Bread and Spread

05 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty sandwich bread
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
08 - 1/4 cup finely diced celery

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine shredded chicken and buffalo wing sauce in a medium bowl until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend crumbled blue cheese with shredded mozzarella until uniform.
03 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Arrange four slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
04 - Distribute buffalo chicken evenly over bread slices, then add cheese mixture and optional green onions or celery.
05 - Cover each sandwich with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches inside and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately. Optionally, drizzle with additional buffalo wing sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a gourmet restaurant creation but comes together in under 25 minutes with pantry staples.
  • The buffalo and blue cheese combination delivers bold flavor without any pretension—just pure, satisfying heat and creaminess.
  • It's infinitely customizable depending on what you have on hand or what mood you're in that day.
02 -
  • Don't let the cheese mixture sit with the bread for too long before cooking—that extra moisture will make your bread soggy before it even hits the pan.
  • Medium heat is crucial; too high and your bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you lose that essential crispy exterior.
  • The blue cheese will have the strongest flavor—if you're not sure about it, do a taste test with your chicken mixture first so there are no regrets mid-sandwich.
03 -
  • Shred your chicken while it's still slightly warm if you're starting from scratch—it breaks apart more easily and soaks up the sauce better than cold chicken.
  • If your butter is still cold from the fridge, microwave it for just 5 seconds to soften it without melting it completely, which prevents uneven spreading and wet spots on your bread.
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