Chicken Nugget Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A cozy sandwich with crispy chicken bites and melted cheese on buttery, toasted bread.

# Components:

→ For the Sandwiches

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

→ Optional Add-ins

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, yet tastes like you actually tried.
  • Kids will eat it without negotiation, and you'll want one too.
  • The contrast of crispy bread and soft, melted cheese against the warm nuggets is oddly addictive.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the pan—cold skillet means soggy bread, and that's a tragedy worth avoiding.
  • If your cheese isn't melting evenly, cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking on the second side.
03 -
  • Softening your butter beforehand takes two minutes and makes the difference between uneven coverage and perfectly golden bread.
  • The gentle press while cooking isn't about flattening the sandwich—it's about ensuring the cheese makes contact with the hot pan so it melts evenly and contributes to that satisfying crunch.
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