Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable view)

Spicy buffalo chicken with creamy Caesar dressing and melty cheese grilled between crispy golden bread slices.

# What You 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 for spreading

# How To Make:

01 - Combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter in a mixing 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 in order: provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, Parmesan cheese sprinkle, and another provolone slice. Top each with remaining bread slice, Caesar dressing side facing inward.
04 - Spread softened butter on the outside surface of each completed sandwich.
05 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread achieves golden color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board, allow brief cooling, slice diagonally, and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the cool tangy Caesar cuts through the heat of the buffalo sauce is the kind of flavor balance that makes you do a little happy dance
  • These come together in about 20 minutes but taste like something from a gastropub
02 -
  • Low and slow is better than high heat. You want the cheese to melt before the bread burns.
  • Pressing gently while grilling helps everything melt together but dont squish too hard or youll lose the filling.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one. It holds heat evenly and creates the best crust.
  • Pile the lettuce slightly off center so it doesnt fall out when you take that first bite.
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