Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks nestled between layers of melted cheese and golden bread, grilled until gooey.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 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 Advice:

01 -
  • That moment when you bite through crispy bread into impossibly stretchy mozzarella feels like discovering a secret door to happiness
  • The contrast between crunchy exterior and molten interior hits every single satisfaction button your taste buds have
02 -
  • Use fully cooked mozzarella sticks or the breading will get soggy before the cheese inside melts properly
  • Low and slow wins the race here because too high heat burns the bread before the cheese reaches optimal stretchiness
03 -
  • A panini press creates restaurant quality ridges and ensures even melting without constant attention
  • Letting mozzarella sticks thaw slightly before cooking helps them fuse better with the melting cheese layers
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