Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy Caesar dressing in this bold, melty grilled cheese sandwich. Easy to make and packed with flavor.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter, 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 in sequence: provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and top with additional provolone slice.
04 - Close each sandwich with remaining bread slices, Caesar-dressed side facing inward. Spread softened butter generously on the outside of all bread surfaces.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium temperature. Place sandwiches on cooking surface and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure until bread achieves golden color and cheese fully melts.
06 - Transfer sandwiches from heat and allow brief cooling. Slice diagonally and serve immediately, drizzling with additional buffalo sauce as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy Caesar cuts through the heat like a cool breeze on a hot day
  • That golden crunch when you bite through the bread is absolutely worth the wait
  • It transforms leftover chicken into something that feels like a treat
02 -
  • Low and slow is better here than high heat, or you'll burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Let the chicken cool slightly before assembling, or it'll make your bread soggy
  • Pressing too hard will squeeze out all that glorious cheese you layered in there
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the most even golden crust
  • Let the sandwiches rest for 2 minutes after cooking so the cheese sets slightly
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