Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Say hello, to the fancy grilled cheese sandwich you didn’t even know you needed! Crispy breaded mozzarella cheese sticks sandwiched between melty cheddar cheese and toasted slices of bread.
Back in Newport, we had this local restaurant with the BEST homemade ice cream and milkshakes. It was a popular spot for a treat after baseball games and also conveniently located right down the street from the girls’ school. Perfect for when they had evening events at school!
While most people went to the Creamery for the sundaes, I always looked forward to ordering a super crunchy grilled cheese sandwich– a grilled cheese sandwich with breaded mozzarella sticks inside. Not even gonna lie. I went to the restaurant all alone on more than one occasion, to enjoy my beloved sandwich in peace.
Since leaving Newport, I’ve been craving my favorite unique grilled cheese sandwich, but it just doesn’t seem to exist outside of Rhode Island. That is, until I brought it to my kitchen. Having eaten a boatload of mozzarella stick grilled cheese sandwiches, recreating my own was not difficult at all!
This recipe is more or less as basic as it sounds. Breaded mozzarella sticks between slices of cheddar cheese and a buttery toasted slice of bread. I like to use the extra wide loaves of bread and mozzarella sticks from the freezer section.
You’ve gotta cook the breaded mozzarella sticks first, being careful to not let them explode. I find that undercooking them by a couple of minutes yields the best results. They end up heated all the way through once you’re done toasting up the sandwich.
The tricky part with this unique grilled cheese sandwich is flipping it in the pan, without everything falling out all over the place. It helps to briefly put a lid on the pan while toasting each side, to really help the slices of cheddar cheese melt and hold on to the mozzarella sticks.
Now, this extra crunchy grilled cheese isn’t for the faint of heart. This thing is a beast, and can easily be shared. Or just go into this meal extra hungry. Totally up to you! And because you can’t have a grilled cheese sandwich without a little tomato on the side, don’t forget to serve with some marinara!
Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Say hello, to the fancy grilled cheese sandwich you didn't even know you needed! Crispy breaded mozzarella cheese sticks sandwiched between melty cheddar cheese and toasted slices of bread.
Ingredients
- 4 frozen breaded mozzarella sticks
- 2 slices of bread
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the breaded mozzarella sticks according to the package, but undercook by a minute or two, to avoid the melted cheese spilling out.
- When the mozzarella sticks are done cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place two slice of cheddar cheese on a slice of bread. Top the cheese and bread with 4 mozzarella sticks. Top the mozzarella sticks with another two slices of cheese, and the final slice of bread.
- Spread butter evenly over the top of the bread slice. Place the buttered side of the sandwich down into the hot skillet. Spread butter onto the slice of bread that is facing up in the pan.
- Cover the pan with a lid, to help melt the cheese completely. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, before removing the lid and carefully flipping the sandwich.
- Toast the second side of the sandwich for another 2 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.