Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks layered with melted cheese and golden bread for an indulgent, gooey sandwich ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 mozzarella sticks, frozen or homemade, cooked according to package directions
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 heated skillet.
04 - Arrange 2 mozzarella cheese slices on each bread slice, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella over each.
05 - Position 2 cooked mozzarella sticks on top of the cheese layer on each sandwich.
06 - Cover with remaining bread slices, butter side 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, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers that satisfying cheese pull you crave, times three, with mozzarella working overtime in every layer.
  • The whole thing comes together in twenty minutes, perfect for when you need comfort food without the wait.
  • Youre basically eating an appetizer inside a sandwich, and somehow that makes everything better.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable, I learned this after burning three sandwiches in a row while the cheese inside stayed cold.
  • Letting the sandwich rest before cutting is the only thing standing between you and a plate full of escaped cheese.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, the even heat distribution gives you the most consistent golden crust.
  • If cheese starts escaping out the sides while you cook, dont panic, just let it crisp up in the pan and it becomes the best part, like a cheese crisp bonus.
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