Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks nestled between layers of melty cheese and golden bread for an irresistibly gooey sandwich.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 to 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Its basically two comfort foods colliding in the most beautiful way possible
  • The crunch from the mozzarella stick coating creates this incredible texture contrast
02 -
  • The bread will try to slide around when you flip it, so use a wide spatula and commit to the motion
  • Letting the sandwiches rest before cutting keeps the cheese from oozing out immediately
03 -
  • Use a cheese grater for cold butter and it will spread like magic
  • If your mozzarella sticks are still frozen, microwave them for 30 seconds before assembling
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