Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and melted cheese between crispy golden bread. A bold, savory sandwich.

# 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 Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter. Toss 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 top with another provolone slice.
04 - Close each sandwich with remaining bread slices, dressing side facing inward. Spread softened butter on the outside surface of both bread slices of each sandwich.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches on griddle and grill 3-4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from heat and allow to cool slightly. Slice diagonally and serve immediately. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect marriage of tangy buffalo sauce and cool, creamy Caesar dressing creates this incredible flavor contrast
  • Melty provolone ties everything together while the bread gets golden and crispy
02 -
  • Low and slow heat will give you sad, soggy sandwiches instead of crispy perfection
  • The Caesar dressing goes on the inside only, or you'll end up with a burnt, bitter mess
03 -
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside bread creates an even crispier, more golden crust that won't burn as easily
  • Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for 5 minutes before cooking helps everything settle and prevents the filling from sliding out
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