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If you’re looking for a twist on a classic melty sandwich, this Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese packs a serious punch. Juicy chicken tossed in that spicy tangy buffalo sauce, loads of gooey cheese, and crisp buttery bread. Makes for a no-fuss dinner, a killer game-day snack, or when you’re craving something cozy and bold.
True story, when these hit the table at our weekend movie night, everyone fought over the last bite. If my husband spots buffalo sauce in the fridge, he’s hinting for this sandwich—every single time.
Irresistible Ingredients
- Hearty bread: Thick slices like sourdough are the way to go, so the gooey filling doesn’t soak through
- Crumbled blue cheese: Totally up to you, but it brings that classic buffalo kick—grab a creamy wedge and crumble it up
- Optional toppings: Ranch, blue cheese drizzle, extra jalapeños for spice, or some crunchy chopped celery
- Cooked shredded chicken: Any roast chicken or rotisserie works, just pull it apart and mix it in so it soaks up all the saucy goodness
- Mayonnaise: Don’t skip this—spread on bread for unbeatable crunch, use the full-fat kind for a solid crust
- Dried parsley: A sprinkle for color and a bit of herby taste, aim for fresh-looking green flakes
- Buffalo wing sauce: The star for heat and zing, pick one that’s not loaded with salt
- Sour cream: Tames the heat and makes the filling extra rich, thick and full-fat is best
- Garlic powder: Sprinkle for instant depth, fresh works too but powder blends right in
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese: The real melt-machine—shred your own for best gooey power
Simple Step-by-Step
- Assemble and Serve:
- Take the toasted bread out, sandwich the gooey layers together, rest for a minute or two until the cheese is perfect then slice and enjoy while hot
- Melt and Crisp:
- Drop the lid on the skillet, let things cook for three to five minutes, keeping the heat down low so the bread gets crunchy and the cheese turns melty
- Build the Sandwich Layers:
- Flip the partially toasted bread, slather the rest of your mayo on the outside, pile on the Monterey Jack, then heap on buffalo chicken and spread it all the way
- Toast the Bread:
- Warm a big pan over medium-low, smear half your mayo on one side of each bread slice, set bread mayo-side down in the skillet, and cook for two to three minutes until you get that light gold color
- Add Chicken and Cheese:
- Mix in the shredded chicken and crumble in blue cheese, making sure every piece is coated—set aside while you ready your bread
- Mix Buffalo Base:
- Stir buffalo wing sauce, sour cream, parsley, and garlic powder in a bowl, taste it, and tweak the spice or cream to what you like
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That extra-tangy buffalo sauce really makes everything sing. My son’s always begging for extra ranch to dunk—and honestly we all turn it into a super chill finger-food dinner for movie nights at home.
Helpful Storage
Pop leftovers into a sealed container and stash in the fridge—they’ll keep tasty for two days tops. Warm them up again in a skillet over low, so the bread goes crispy. Freezing isn’t ideal—the bread just turns mushy
Swap Out Options
Got cheddar or mozzarella? Both can swap in for Monterey Jack no problem. If sour cream’s out, use Greek yogurt. Shredded up rotisserie or roasted chicken is a win. And if blue cheese isn’t your thing, white cheddar gives a different but bold effect
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Easy Pairings
This sandwich loves company—pair it with fresh celery sticks, a crisp salad, or a warm bowl of tomato soup. Cut into strips for sharing at game nights. Extra buffalo sauce or ranch—just go for it
Fun Food History
Buffalo sauce teamed up with blue cheese in Buffalo, NY, first with their famous wings. American grilled cheese classics met up with that combo, making these sandwiches a modern comfort food mash that makes everyone happy at the table
FAQs About the Recipe
- → What's the best bread to use here?
Thick varieties like Texas toast, crusty sourdough, or a soft brioche won’t fall apart and give you that perfect crispy bite with all the fillings.
- → Could I swap out Monterey Jack for another cheese?
For sure! Mozzarella or cheddar both melt great and taste fab with buffalo heat. Try your favorites or mix them up.
- → Will this sandwich be super spicy?
That depends on your buffalo sauce. Add more for fire, go light if you like it mild. Chuck in jalapeños if you want to amp the heat up!
- → Should I use chunky or shredded chicken?
Shredded mixes and soaks up the sauce well. Bigger chunks or strips switch up the texture if you’re into that. Your call!
- → How do I get my sandwich extra crunchy?
Cover the bread’s surface completely with mayo and keep your pan at medium-low. That way the bread gets evenly toasted but doesn’t char.
- → Do I have to use blue cheese?
Nope—blue cheese gives it zip, but skip it or swap in something milder if you’re not into the strong flavor.