Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese (Printer View)

Crispy bread layered with melted mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce for a warm, cheesy delight.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 8 frozen mozzarella sticks
02 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Bread

03 - 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread

→ Sauces

04 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce

→ Butter & Oil

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - Bake the mozzarella sticks according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Set aside and keep warm.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer each with 2 slices mozzarella cheese, 4 cooked mozzarella sticks, and 2 tablespoons marinara sauce.
04 - Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's comfort food elevated without any real skill required.
  • Gooey cheese pull and crispy bread happen in under 20 minutes flat.
  • Perfect excuse to dip something in marinara without judgment.
02 -
  • If your mozzarella sticks are ice-cold when you assemble, they'll cool down the entire sandwich and won't melt evenly—keep them warm.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable; too high and the bread burns before the cheese inside melts, too low and you'll have a soggy, greasy situation.
03 -
  • Keep your mozzarella sticks warm between baking and assembly—they release more moisture as they cool, which can make your sandwich soggy.
  • Pressing the sandwich gently while it toasts isn't about flattening it; it's about making sure every surface of bread touches the heat for even browning.
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