Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Crispy mozzarella sticks with melty cheese between golden bread slices, grilled to perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 cooked mozzarella sticks (frozen or homemade)
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 softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices 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 - Top with remaining bread slices, butter side facing 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 and let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the guilty pleasure marriage of state fair food and comfort food that somehow works perfectly
  • The way the mozzarella stick coating stays crunchy while everything else gets gooey is pure magic
02 -
  • Make sure your mozzarella sticks are fully cooked before adding them or the centers will be cold
  • Press gently but firmly with your spatula to help all the cheese layers meld together
03 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning before the cheese melts completely
  • For extra crispy crust try mayonnaise instead of butter on the bread
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