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Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe. Savory shredded chicken coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, layered between creamy cheeses, all grilled to perfection between slices of buttery bread.


Ingredients

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Buffalo Chicken Mix:

  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts, shredded
  • 2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 cup Franks Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Ranch Dressing Or your favorite store-bought brand
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 4 tablespoon Butter

Grilled Cheese:

  • 8 Slices Sandwich Bread
  • 4-8 Slices Muenster Cheese
  • 4 tablespoon Crumbled Blue Cheese

Instructions

  1. Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne. Set aside.
  2. Chicken Mix: In another bowl, mix shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and garlic until coated.
  3. Assemble: Butter one side of bread slices. Spread cheese mix on four slices, top with chicken mix, then cheese slices. Close sandwiches.
  4. Cook: Grill sandwiches in a skillet on low heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
  5. Serve: Enjoy with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • Leftover Storage: Wrap grilled cheese in foil and refrigerate for up to two days. Reheat in the oven for crispy texture.
  • Cheese Options: Customize with Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, White Cheddar, or Mozzarella. Omit or reduce blue cheese if desired.
  • Veggie Options: Enhance with avocado, tomatoes, or celery in the chicken mix or as toppings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg