Description
Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese is a deliciously indulgent sandwich combining crispy baked mozzarella sticks with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, all sandwiched between buttery grilled Italian or sourdough bread. Served with marinara sauce, it’s a perfect comfort food snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mozzarella Sticks
- 8 frozen mozzarella sticks
Cheese and Bread
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup marinara sauce, plus extra for dipping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare mozzarella sticks: Preheat your oven and bake the frozen mozzarella sticks according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy. Once done, keep them warm while preparing the sandwiches.
- Butter the bread: Spread a thin, even layer of softened unsalted butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will help achieve a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Assemble sandwiches: Lay two slices of bread on a clean work surface, buttered side down. On each slice, layer two slices of mozzarella cheese, followed by four cooked mozzarella sticks, and then spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over the sticks.
- Top sandwiches: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of each assembled sandwich, buttered side up to ensure a crispy exterior after grilling.
- Grill sandwiches: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula. Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese inside has melted thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet, slice each in half, and serve hot with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the mozzarella sticks are fully baked and crispy to avoid them becoming soggy inside the sandwich.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the sandwich.
- If preferred, substitute marinara sauce with any favorite tomato sauce or pesto for variation.
- For extra crispiness, cook the sandwich in a pan with a little bit of olive oil instead of butter.
- Use a spatula to gently press the sandwiches during grilling to help the cheese melt evenly and the bread to crisp nicely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese, grilled cheese sandwich, mozzarella sticks, comfort food, easy sandwich recipe, marinara dipping sauce
