Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks meet melty cheese between golden bread slices

# 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)

# How-To Steps:

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 -
  • The contrast between crispy fried coating and buttery toasted bread is absolutely magical
  • It transforms two guilty pleasures into one over the top sandwich that hits every single craving
  • Ready in twenty minutes but tastes like something from a comfort food restaurant
02 -
  • Cheese sticks must be fully cooked before assembling or they will not heat through properly
  • Pressing too hard will squeeze out all the cheesy goodness so use a light touch
  • Letting the sandwich rest before cutting keeps the cheese from running out immediately
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even crispier golden crust that stays crunchy longer
  • Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes between layers for extra flavor dimension
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