Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable View)

Crispy mozzarella sticks layered with melted cheese between golden bread. A decadent, gooey comfort classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 mozzarella sticks, cooked
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

05 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Optional

06 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce for dipping

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, butter side down, onto the skillet.
04 - Layer 2 mozzarella cheese slices on each bread slice, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella over each.
05 - Arrange 2 cooked mozzarella sticks on top of the cheese layer on each sandwich.
06 - Top with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Grill sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically two comfort foods crashing into each other in the best way possible
  • The texture contrast alone will change how you think about grilled cheese forever
02 -
  • Cook the mozzarella sticks first or you will end up with frozen centers and melted cheese everywhere
  • Press gently but consistently while grilling to ensure the mozzarella sticks make good contact with the melting cheese layers
03 -
  • Use a spatula to press down gently while grilling for better contact between ingredients
  • Let the sandwich rest for at least one minute before slicing to prevent cheese escape
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