Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy grilled cheese stuffed with mozzarella sticks and layers of melted cheese

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 mozzarella sticks, cooked (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

# Directions:

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 skillet. Layer 2 mozzarella cheese slices on each, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella over each.
04 - Arrange 2 cooked mozzarella sticks on top of the cheese layer on each sandwich.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
06 - Grill sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the answer to your late night cravings, combining two comfort foods into one irresistible package
  • The crispy crunch of fried mozzarella meets the buttery golden embrace of grilled cheese in every single bite
  • Ready in twenty minutes flat because nobody should wait that long for this kind of happiness
02 -
  • Do not skip cooking the mozzarella sticks first or you will end up with cold centers while the bread burns
  • The shredded cheese layer is crucial, it melts first and creates pockets that hold the sticks in place
  • Resist the urge to press too hard with your spatula or you will squeeze out all the cheesy goodness
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even crispier crust that stays golden longer
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning and satisfying crunch
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