Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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8 slices sandwich bread
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (preferably rotisserie)
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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120 ml Frank's hot sauce
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120 ml ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
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113 grams cream cheese, softened
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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4 to 8 slices muenster cheese
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4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mash and stir until fully integrated. Set aside.
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Combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and minced garlic in a separate bowl. Mix until chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
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Spread a layer of butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip over and spread cheese mixture on four slices. Top each cheese-covered slice with an equal portion of buffalo chicken mixture (approximately 120 ml per sandwich). Place muenster cheese slices on the remaining bread slices and close each sandwich.
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Heat a large skillet over low heat and spray lightly with cooking spray. Place sandwiches in the skillet, butter side down. Cook for 5 minutes or until bread is golden and crisp, then flip and cook the other side until evenly browned and cheese is melted. Grill in batches if necessary.
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Remove sandwiches from the pan. Serve promptly with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing if desired.
# Notes:
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To maintain crispiness when reheating, wrap the sandwich in foil and bake at 180°C for 10–15 minutes. For a softer texture, microwave for 30 seconds, though bread may lose its crunch.
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Substitute muenster or blue cheese with Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, white cheddar, or mozzarella to suit personal preference.
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Additional fillings such as mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, or chopped celery can be incorporated into the chicken mixture or layered with the cheese.