Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy fried mozzarella meets melty grilled cheese for the ultimate indulgent sandwich

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 cooked mozzarella sticks (frozen or homemade)
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Bread

05 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

→ Optional

06 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce for dipping

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, butter side down, onto the skillet.
04 - Layer 2 mozzarella cheese slices on each bread slice, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella over each.
05 - Arrange 2 cooked mozzarella sticks on top of the cheese layer on each sandwich.
06 - Top with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Grill sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the guilty pleasure mashup you didnt know you needed until now
  • The way the melted cheese layers fuse with the crispy mozzarella stick coating creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
02 -
  • Pressing gently with your spatula is crucial to ensure good contact between bread and heat without squeezing all the filling out
  • The rest period seems unnecessary but it prevents the molten cheese from escaping the second you cut into it
03 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning while still melting all that cheese thoroughly
  • Use a good quality mozzarella stick because the breading texture really comes through in the final sandwich
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