Buffalo Chicken Caesar Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden crispy sandwiches stuffed with buffalo chicken, Caesar dressing, and melted cheese layers.

# 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 (for spreading)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter until evenly coated.
02 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread Caesar dressing evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - On four slices, layer as follows: provolone cheese, buffalo chicken mixture, shredded lettuce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Top each with another slice of provolone.
04 - Close each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, Caesar dressing side in. Spread softened butter on the outside of each slice.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its got that perfect heat from buffalo sauce balanced by cool creamy Caesar
  • The cheese pull alone will make you forget ordering takeout ever again
02 -
  • Low and slow heat will give you better melting than blasting it on high
  • Letting the sandwich rest for one minute before slicing keeps everything inside
03 -
  • Mayo mixed with the butter creates an even crunchier exterior
  • A cast iron skillet gives the most evenly golden results
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