Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken with creamy Caesar dressing and melty cheese grilled between crispy golden bread.

# What You Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, plus extra for drizzling
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese

04 - 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Caesar Layer

06 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
07 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, thinly shredded

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices sturdy country bread or sourdough
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened for spreading

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter until evenly coated throughout.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread Caesar dressing evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer in order: provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Top each with another slice of provolone cheese.
04 - Close each sandwich with remaining bread slices with Caesar dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter on the exterior of each bread slice.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side while pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to cool slightly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spicy tang of buffalo chicken gets tamed by creamy Caesar in the most perfect way
  • These sandwiches come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they took forever
  • The crispy golden bread against the melty cheese creates the most incredible texture contrast
02 -
  • Low and slow is the secret here, high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • The lettuce might seem weird, but it adds a fresh crunch that balances all the rich elements
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for a minute after grilling prevents the cheese from exploding everywhere when you cut them
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the most beautiful even crust
  • Weigh down your sandwiches with another heavy pan while they cook for restaurant-style pressing
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