Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Crispy mozzarella sticks nested between layers of melted cheese on golden buttery bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 cooked mozzarella sticks (frozen or homemade, prepared 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices butter side down onto the preheated 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 remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes two beloved snacks and creates something that feels like a carnival treat on a regular Tuesday evening
  • The crispy coated mozzarella stays crunchy while the rest melts into pure comfort
02 -
  • Pressing too hard will squeeze out all that precious cheese filling, so use a gentle hand when grilling
  • The minute of resting time seems trivial but it keeps the cheese from running everywhere when you cut
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even crispier, more golden crust that holds up beautifully
  • Precooked mozzarella sticks work best since frozen ones need time to heat through and might make the bread burn before they are hot
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