Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy grilled cheese loaded with spicy buffalo chicken, Caesar dressing, and melted cheese. A bold American favorite.

# 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:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter, tossing until evenly coated.
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 romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and another slice of provolone cheese.
04 - Top each assembled sandwich with remaining bread slices, placing them dressing-side down. Spread softened butter on the exterior of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Slice diagonally and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the Caesar dressing cuts through the heat creates this perfect balance that keeps you coming back for bite after bite
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something youd order at a gastropub
02 -
  • Low and slow is the secret here, high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt
  • Pat your lettuce completely dry or youll end up with soggy bread disappointment
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the most even golden crust
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside is a restaurant trick for extra crispy results
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