Chicken Nugget Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A comforting sandwich with crispy chicken nuggets and melted cheese on buttery toasted bread.

# Ingredient list:

→ For the Sandwiches

01 - 4 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
02 - 4 cooked chicken nuggets
03 - 4 slices cheddar cheese (or American cheese)
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Add-ins

05 - 2 tablespoons ketchup or honey mustard
06 - 2 lettuce leaves

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Top each with two slices of cheese.
04 - Place two chicken nuggets, warmed and sliced in half if needed, on top of the cheese on each sandwich.
05 - Drizzle ketchup or honey mustard over the nuggets if desired.
06 - Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let cool slightly, cut in half, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the perfect lazy compromise between actual cooking and ordering food
  • The crunch from nuggets inside gooey cheese hits every texture craving
  • Takes literally zero skill but tastes like you put thought into it
02 -
  • Cold nuggets make the cheese set too fast, so warm them slightly first for better melting
  • Pressing down with your spatula helps the cheese adhere to both the chicken and bread
  • Lower and slower is better than high heat, which burns the bread before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside creates an even crispier crust that wont burn as easily
  • A panini press makes these next level if you want restaurant style grill marks
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