Chicken Nugget Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy chicken nuggets and melted cheddar cheese layered between 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 for spreading
06 - 2 lettuce leaves, optional for serving

# Steps:

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

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • It transforms humble nuggets into something that feels like comfort food royalty
  • The contrast between crispy chicken and gooey cheese hits every satisfaction button
  • Ready in twenty minutes but tastes like a guilty pleasure from a diner
  • Kids act like youve invented the greatest food combination known to humanity
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend, rushing with high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Room temperature nuggets grill better than frozen ones, pop them in the microwave for thirty seconds if needed
  • A panini press makes these restaurant level gorgeous with those satisfying grill marks
03 -
  • Mayonnaise instead of butter creates an even crispier, more golden crust that wont burn as easily
  • Use a mixture of cheddar and American cheese for maximum flavor and melt
  • Place a lid on the skillet for the first minute to help the cheese melt without burning the bread
  • Weight the sandwich with a heavy pan or spatula while cooking for even contact and better crunch
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