Chicken Nugget Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy chicken nuggets paired with melted cheese and toasted bread for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
02 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean work surface and layer each with two slices of cheese.
04 - Top the cheese on each sandwich with two warm chicken nuggets, halved if necessary to fit.
05 - Drizzle ketchup or honey mustard over the nuggets if desired.
06 - Cover each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
07 - Place sandwiches on the preheated skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
08 - Remove from heat, let rest briefly, cut in half, and serve warm, optionally adding lettuce leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes a childhood favorite and transforms it into something that feels like a hug on a plate
  • Ready in under twenty minutes using ingredients you probably already have
  • The way the crunchy chicken meets gooey cheese creates pure satisfaction
02 -
  • Cold nuggets prevent the cheese from melting properly, so warm them first
  • Pressing too hard squeezes out the cheese, so use gentle pressure only
03 -
  • Mayo instead of butter creates an even crispier crust that will not burn as easily
  • Use a panini press if you want those professional grill marks and extra crunch
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