This Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich is about to change the way you make this classic comfort food, forever!
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The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Inspired by the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this sandwich recipe ranks in my top 3 sandwich recipes of all time. I’m not even exaggerating.
There’s something deliciously nostalgic about savory melted cheese sandwiched between buttery toasted bread. (Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!) And when you add in the zesty buffalo sauce and tender bites of chicken it becomes an amazing flavor explosion that you’ll want to eat again and again and AGAIN!
Here’s how to make it –
Ingredients
- Cheese. Each sandwich has whipped cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced provolone cheese. (I hope you like cheese!)
- Buffalo Sauce. You can use more or less to turn up or down the heat! The recommended measurements wasn’t too spicy for my 7-year-old, but she likes this kind of stuff!
- Shredded Chicken. I used a rotisserie chicken from Costco.
- Sourdough Bread. Go big on this one! Grab a nice loaf of sourdough from the bakery.
- Mayonnaise. You could also use butter if you’re not a fan of mayo.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
MIX THE CHEESES. Add the cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl, then beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined.
ADD SAUCE + CHICKEN. Add hot sauce and beat until incorporated, then add the chicken and beat for 30 seconds. Here’s where you can add any additional buffalo sauce, if desired.
BUILD THE SANDWICH:
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.
- Place 4 slices of bread, mayo side down, on a large cutting board.
- Top each slice with one slice of provolone cheese.
- Evenly divide buffalo chicken filling among the 4 sandwiches
- Top with remaining slices of provolone
- Top with bread, mayo side facing up.
GRILL. Cook on a preheated skillet for 1-2 minutes per side, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
SERVE. If you want the full Hollywood Studios experience, serve this sandwich with steak fries and have a side of extra buffalo sauce for dipping.
Your tastes buds are going to love you.
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Here’s a printable recipe card for your convenience –
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
for the filling
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded chicken
for the sandwiches
- 8 large slices sourdough bread
- 8 slices non-smoked provolone cheese
- 8 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
for the filling
- Combine cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined.
- Add hot sauce and beat until incorporated.
- Add chicken and beat for 30 seconds. Add additional buffalo hot sauce, if desired.
for the sandwiches
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.
- Place 4 slices of sourdough bread, mayo side down, on a large cutting board. Top each slice with one slice of provolone cheese.
- Evenly divide buffalo chicken filling among the 4 sandwiches then top with remaining slices of provolone and bread, mayo side facing up.
- Cook on a preheated skillet for 1-2 minutes per side, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
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Other Notes
ENJOY!
I never thought of adding buffalo to a grilled cheese. It really is delicious!
It is SO good!
Yup. Onion will help anything we eat. Made grill cheese for dinner last night. Jim said, what is in this? Well cheese and — onion. He asked for another. Yeah!!!!
That is awesome!! Tell Jim to save one for me next time! 🙂
Your story reminded me of a time, I went to my best friend’s house and she asked if I wanted some homemade Macaroni and Cheese. She had made some for our kids who were having a playdate. Now, all I’ve ever had growing up (and now) is the orange powder in a box kind of mac and cheese. So, I was reluctant but obliged. Turns out her homemade mac and cheese was made with American cheese, so it tasted just like a grilled cheese sandwich. Then, to top it off, the adults got to top their bowls of mac and cheese with sauteed onions and crumbled bacon. OMG! That is by far the best macaroni and cheese, I have EVER had. I love it so much that she knows to save me a bowl (or two) if I’m at her house when she makes it. 🙂
Yum! That sounds so delicious!!!
Yum. Seriously…what a genius idea. I LOVE caramelized onions but have never thought to put them in grilled cheese! Thanks so much for the tip! I need to be careful, though. I DID end up buying the chocolate swimsuit from Essentials (thanks for your help!!), and I love it, so this grilled cheese trick could be dangerous! 😉
Ha ha! I am so glad you like the bathing suit!
Mmmm, that looks delish!!
I’m sooooo gonna have this for lunch today! thanks for sharing sweetness!