Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Sandwiches
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for grilling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken breast, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay out the 8 slices of sourdough bread. Evenly spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice. This will be the outside of your sandwich.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
On the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, layer 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, followed by 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. This will help create a good cheese base.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the 4 cheese-layered bread slices. Spread it out to the edges.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of blue cheese crumbles over the buffalo chicken on each sandwich. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the remaining 4 buttered bread slices on top of the assembled sandwiches, butter-side facing outwards.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Heat a large skillet or electric griddle over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 325
- 8
Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. You may need to adjust the heat to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325
- 9
Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Sandwiches
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for grilling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken breast, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay out the 8 slices of sourdough bread. Evenly spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice. This will be the outside of your sandwich.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
On the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, layer 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, followed by 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. This will help create a good cheese base.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the 4 cheese-layered bread slices. Spread it out to the edges.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of blue cheese crumbles over the buffalo chicken on each sandwich. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the remaining 4 buttered bread slices on top of the assembled sandwiches, butter-side facing outwards.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Heat a large skillet or electric griddle over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 325 - 8
Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. You may need to adjust the heat to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 325 - 9
Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min