Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable version)

A bold grilled cheese sandwich with spicy buffalo chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, melty cheese, and crispy golden bread.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter in a mixing bowl, tossing until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread Caesar dressing evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and top with another provolone slice.
04 - Close each sandwich with remaining bread slices, Caesar dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter on exterior surfaces.
05 - Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, allow to cool briefly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns leftover chicken into something so good you'll start roasting extra on purpose.
  • The crispy bread against the gooey cheese and tangy Caesar dressing creates a texture you can't stop thinking about.
  • It's fast enough for a weeknight but impressive enough that people assume you spent way more time on it.
  • You get all the satisfaction of buffalo wings without the mess or the need for napkins every two seconds.
02 -
  • Don't turn the heat too high or the bread will burn before the cheese melts, medium heat is the sweet spot.
  • Shred the lettuce thin, big chunks will fall out when you bite and make a mess.
  • If your chicken is cold from the fridge, warm it slightly before tossing with the sauce so the butter doesn't solidify.
03 -
  • Press down gently with the spatula while grilling to help the cheese melt faster and bind everything together.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat evenly and gives you the best crust.
  • If you like it extra spicy, mix a little hot sauce directly into the Caesar dressing before spreading.
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