Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese

A decadent twist on the classic: crispy mozzarella sticks layered with melty cheese between golden, buttered bread for ultimate gooey comfort.

# What You'll Need:

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

05 - 4 slices white or sourdough bread

06 - 1/4 cup marinara sauce for dipping

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 to 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.

01 -

The crispy fried exterior of mozzarella sticks against soft melted cheese creates this insane texture contrast
It takes twenty minutes max and uses stuff you probably already have in your fridge
Something about dipping a grilled cheese into marinara just makes everything better

02 -

Pressing too hard while grilling will squeeze all the molten cheese out, so use a light hand
Frozen mozzarella sticks work better than fresh ones because they hold their shape longer
The bread will brown faster than you expect, so keep an eye on it and adjust heat if needed

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Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese inside melts completely
If your mozzarella sticks are still frozen inside after the first flip, cover the pan for 30 seconds