Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy mozzarella sticks meet melty grilled cheese in this indulgent twist on a classic favorite.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese
02 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 4 mozzarella sticks, 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

# 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate comfort food mashup that tastes like carnival food meets homemade nostalgia
  • The texture contrast alone crispy, gooey, golden makes every bite feel like a tiny celebration
02 -
  • Pressing too hard while grilling will squeeze out all your cheesy goodness, so use a gentle hand
  • Letting them rest for that full minute prevents molten lava cheese from escaping when you cut
03 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts completely
  • If your mozzarella sticks are still frozen, give them an extra minute in the microwave before assembly
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