Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 8 frozen mozzarella sticks

02 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Bread

03 - 4 slices Italian or sourdough bread

→ Sauces

04 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for dipping)

→ Butter & Oil

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How To Make It:

01 - Bake the mozzarella sticks following package directions until golden and crispy. Keep warm.

02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.

03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down. Layer each with 2 slices mozzarella cheese, 4 cooked mozzarella sticks, and 2 tablespoons marinara sauce.

04 - Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.

06 - Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve hot with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -

The mozzarella sticks stay creamy inside while the bread gets impossibly golden and crispy outside.
It bridges the gap between indulgent appetizer and satisfying meal, so you feel good about lunch.
No fancy technique required—just butter, heat, and about 20 minutes from start to finish.

02 -

The mozzarella sticks must be fully cooked before the sandwich hits the pan, or the outside will burn before the inside melts.
Don't skip pressing the sandwich gently as it cooks—it helps the cheese meld and keeps everything from shifting as you flip it.
Medium heat is crucial; high heat chars the bread while leaving the cheese cold in the center.

03 -

Let your butter soften for 10 minutes before spreading so it distributes evenly and creates an even golden crust.
Medium heat is your friend here—rush it on high heat and the bread burns while the cheese stays cold in the center.
Slice the sandwich diagonally; it cuts through the layers more cleanly and the presentation just feels right.