sandwich essential: buffalo chicken grilled cheese

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

I came up with this recipe a few weeks ago, at least on paper. Last evening, I could not sleep, so I spent most of the night, and wee hours of the morning playing about with this sandwich. The two cheeses, chicken, hot sauce, and pickles give it several layers of flavor. I would serve it with some chips or fries, and a beer or two. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sandwich essential: buffalo chicken grilled cheese

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 slice
    bread, lightly toasted, your choice
  • 2 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    mayonnaise, plain variety
  • 1 oz
    sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 oz
    pepper jack cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 slice
    deli chicken, thinly sliced
  • dill pickles, thinly sliced
  • hot sauce, to taste, i prefer frank’s
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • bread-and-butter pickles, for topping
  • tomato soup, for eating and dipping

How To Make sandwich essential: buffalo chicken grilled cheese

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a skillet to make this recipe.
  • 3
    I like to use thinly sliced dill pickles in the sandwich, and then top with a few bread-and-butter pickles. That helps to add to the sandwiches' flavor levels.
  • 4
    The only hot sauce I used for this recipe is Frank’s. It has a vinegary tart flavor that I really love.
  • 5
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6
    Mix the butter and mayonnaise together in a small bowl and add a pinch or two of hot sauce.
  • 7
    Add the two cheeses to a bowl and toss with some hot sauce and a bit of black pepper.
  • 8
    Lay one of the lightly toasted bread slices on a clean surface and add half the cheese.
  • 9
    Add the chicken.
  • 10
    I do not have a photo of this step, my bad, but add the thinly sliced pickles. And they should be almost “paper” thin.
  • 11
    Add the remainder of the cheese, and top with the second slice of lightly toasted bread, then brush with the butter/mayo mixture.
  • 12
    Lay in a cold skillet, butter side down, then butter the top slice, and bring the heat up to medium.
  • 13
    Cook until lightly toasted and then flip, about 3 – 4 minutes.
  • 14
    Flip and toast the second side until golden brown, about an additional 2 – 3 minutes.
  • 15
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    16
    Serve while warm and gooey, with some additional pickles and maybe some chips. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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