Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy Caesar dressing in this indulgent grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese and crispy bread.

# 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

# 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, arrange in order: provolone cheese layer, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese sprinkle, and top with another provolone cheese slice.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top of each sandwich with Caesar dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter generously on the outer surface of all bread slices.
05 - Heat large skillet or griddle to medium temperature. Grill each sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure with spatula, until bread achieves golden color and cheese melts completely.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to cutting board and allow brief cooling. Slice diagonally and serve immediately, drizzling additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes everything you love about buffalo chicken and turns it into a melty, handheld masterpiece.
  • The Caesar dressing cools down the heat just enough while adding creamy, tangy richness.
  • You get crispy, buttery bread and gooey cheese in every single bite.
  • It comes together in under half an hour with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Don't skip buttering the outside of the bread or it won't crisp up properly and you'll lose that signature crunch.
  • Press gently while grilling but don't smash the sandwich flat or all the filling will squeeze out the sides.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't spill everywhere when you cut them.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it distributes heat evenly and gives you the crispiest crust.
  • If your skillet isn't big enough, cook two sandwiches at a time and keep the first batch warm in a low oven.
  • Shred your own rotisserie chicken instead of buying pre-shredded, it stays juicier and has better texture.
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