Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks nestled between layers of melty cheese and golden bread, grilled until irresistibly gooey and golden brown.

# 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 Make It:

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 heated 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 - Place remaining bread slices on top, butter side up.
07 - Grill sandwiches for 2 to 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 for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its basically two comfort foods having the best conversation of their lives
  • The crispy-crunchy-gooey situation happening here is nothing short of magical
  • Takes less than 20 minutes from craving to first bite
02 -
  • Cook the mozzarella sticks first, otherwise they'll be cold and sad inside your sandwich
  • Pressing too hard squeezes out all the good stuff, gentle pressure is your friend here
03 -
  • Use low heat if your bread is browning too fast before the cheese melts
  • A panini press makes these incredibly easy and gives restaurant-quality results
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