Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and melty cheese stacked between crispy golden bread for the ultimate comfort sandwich.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter in a bowl, tossing 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 provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, and Parmesan cheese. Top each with another slice of provolone cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices Caesar dressing side down onto each layered base. Spread softened butter on the exterior of all bread surfaces.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread achieves golden color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat and allow brief cooling. Slice diagonally and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms a classic Caesar salad into something you can eat with your hands, perfect for when forks feel like too much effort
  • The buffalo chicken adds just enough heat to cut through all that rich, melted cheese without overwhelming your palate
02 -
  • Low and slow is the secret here, too high heat will burn the bread before the cheese melts through all those layers
  • Let the sandwiches rest for about 2 minutes after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and doesnt pull out when you slice
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, the weight and heat distribution create the most even, restaurant quality crust
  • Wrap finished sandwiches loosely in foil for 5 minutes before serving to keep them warm while you slice the rest
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