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    Home » Recipes » Sandwich Recipes

    Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Published: Aug 26, 2012 · Modified: May 26, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Let’s make Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    buffalo grilled cheese sandwich cut in half and stacked

    You know I couldn’t go the whole summer without posting my precious once again……sigh. Forget the Rings, I am The Lord of the Blossoms!!!

    One thing I can count on is from about the end of June till early October there is a wealth of squash blossoms at our farmers market. And I hate to rub it in but the best part is, they’re just five for dollar!

    squash blossoms

    Needless to say that every week I make it to the Farmer’s Market,  I buy squash blossoms, but sadly I don’t always get use them before they wilt. Most weeks I do find something to do with them, even if they just find their way into a salad,  or on top of a pizza.

    I’ve made blossoms so many different ways and Lisa does humor me and tries them, but the only type she really likes is the original version stuffed with a blend of cheeses, lightly battered and quickly fried till golden brown. These are the ones that practically melt in your mouth when you bite into them!

    squash blossoms

    You can find the recipe for my stuffed zucchini blossoms here.

    So let’s get to the main event, A Grilled Cheeses Chicken and Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles…..sigh. This is without a doubt my new favorite sandwich.

    I did test this sandwich four times before I decided on the right combination, and the chicken is soaked in my famous buffalo chicken sauce! But whether you make it with Cheddar, Velveeta, Monterey Jack or American I can promise you it will be delicious, although Yellow American won out in the end!

    buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich cut in half on a white plate

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    Table of Contents:

    • Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
      • Ingredients
        • Buffalo Sauce
        • Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
      • Instructions
        • Buffalo Sauce
        • Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    When you want a grilled cheese sandwich that will make you moan with pleasure, try my Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 1031kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Buffalo Sauce

    • 6 oz Franks Buffalo Wing Sauce or hot sauce of your choice
    • 6 tbs unsalted butter
    • 2 oz honey

    Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    • 4 slices of a thick bread like sourdough
    • 4 oz cooked chicken thigh meat pulled and shredded
    • 4 oz yellow American cheese
    • 1 oz gorgonzola crumbled or bleu cheese
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
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    Instructions

    Buffalo Sauce

    • In a sauce pan add hot sauce, butter and honey. **
    • (For the recipe if you are making the ratio is 2 parts hot sauce, 1 part butter, and ½ part honey)

    Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    • Add the cooked chicken to enough sauce to coat it liberally, set aside
    • Place the four slices of bread on a platter and begin topping each slice with ¼ of the American cheese until it is all used up.
    • Divide the chicken between two of the slices, placing the shredded buffalo chicken on top of the American cheese.
    • Add the gorgonzola crumbles on top of the chicken, divide between the two sandwiches.
    • Place the top slice with the rest of the American cheese on top of the sandwich you just built.
    • In a large frying pan or griddle on medium high heat, place half the butter and allow to melt, placing the grilled cheese onto the hot melted butter.
    • Allow to brown slightly, then gently remove from the pan
    • Add the rest of the butter to the pan and flip the sandwiches over to brown the other side
    • Allow to continue to cook over low heat until the cheese has melted.
    • Slice in half and serve immediately with plenty of napkins!

    Notes

    **Here is the tricky part, you want to get the sauce almost to point of boiling, but do not let it boil, or get too hot. If the sauce gets too hot it will begin to separate. I actually get the sauce hot enough to melt the butter, then turn off the heat. By not over heating the sauce it will stay rich and thick and give the wings a wonderful coating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1031kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 44g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 4092mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 2110IU | Calcium: 762mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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    1. Lynn

      August 31, 2012 at 5:06 pm

      For a minute I thought I was going to see squash blossoms in your buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich. Ever thought about stuffing the blossoms with Gorgonzola and doing that?! Either way, they both sound amazing. So the blossoms- I can eat sushi all day long but there is something about blossoms that make it hard. I need to keep trying.

      Reply
    2. Jen @ Savory Simple

      August 29, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      That sandwich looks absolutely delicious! And you have me craving squash blossoms.

      Reply
    3. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

      August 29, 2012 at 9:03 am

      I just want to be eating this right now, Chef!! Really fabuous! My husband would love this after work this fall! ~ K

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    4. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

      August 28, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I am so tempted to get zucchini blossoms! They look amazing! Stuffed and fried. My Hubby already wants me to make the sandwich – ooooh, the melted cheese!!! Yum! PS: I am all for the Cheese Month, Chef!

      Reply
    5. mj@cardamomhills

      August 28, 2012 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Hi Chef…..been a along time….was on a break from blogging…returning today to catch up with everyone…now that foodbuzz is gone…have to trace back to all my foodie friends….sigh! miss foodbuzz!! and that sandwich is on the menu for tomorrow’s breakfast…..anything cheese is equal to craving for me 🙂
      Thanks!!

      Reply
    6. Anne P @ Webicurean

      August 28, 2012 at 12:58 am

      First you hook me with those gorgeous blossoms, and before you know it, I’m staring at some golden cheesy melty goodness. No fair!

      Reply
    7. anna

      August 27, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      oo yum chef you’re killing me! what a fabulous meal!

      Reply
    8. Mei-I @ Gastronomic Nomad

      August 27, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      I am completely making this grilled buffalo chicken cheese sandwich for our supper club party this Thursday! It’s completely perfect.

      Reply
    9. Minnie@thelady8home

      August 27, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      Those blossoms look delightful, so delicate! What a beautiful post.

      Reply
    10. Cher

      August 27, 2012 at 4:52 pm

      That sandwich looks highly addictive & those blossoms look like an absolute treat.

      The first photo is stunning.

      Reply
    11. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

      August 27, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      I love squash blossoms, they look incredible!

      Reply
    12. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

      August 27, 2012 at 9:43 am

      The sandwich looks delicious but you had me at zucchini blossoms! I had never tried them before until my recent trip to Venice, Italy this summer and had them as an appetizer. They were incredible! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    13. Betty Ann @Mango_Queen

      August 27, 2012 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      This grilled cheese sandwich is killing me, it’s my fave sandwich. I can’t stop staring at the photo — it looks amazing! And those stuffed zucchini blossoms just makes everything perfect. Thanks for sharing, Chef Dennis! Happy Monday!

      Reply
    14. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      August 27, 2012 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      Gosh, that sandwich looks to die for! Awesome zucchini flower clicks!

      Reply
    15. Jessica | Oh Cake

      August 27, 2012 at 8:55 am

      I love zucchini blossoms and can never seem to find them around here. Those look magnificent!

      Reply
    16. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb

      August 27, 2012 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      All excited I told my mum that day about zucchini blossoms and she started to count up dishes she knew to make. She never ever cooked those at home, and I dont understand why! I just discovered the use of zucchini blossoms in the cuisine. I am such a noob…. lol

      I wish I had some here so that I can try your recipe right away with your buffalo chicken sandwich. I am longing to know, what its like.

      By the way gorgeous photo Chef!

      Reply
    17. RavieNomNoms

      August 27, 2012 at 8:07 am

      Oh those blossoms! They look so good!

      Reply
    18. Muna Kenny

      August 26, 2012 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      Usually I leave a comment regarding the recipe, but looking at this sandwich with all that goodness oozing, I can only say that you’re the MAN!

      Reply
    19. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious

      August 26, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      I really have to get some blossoms, after sampling them at a favorite Italian place close by…they were just melty, crunchy tasty!! Great looking sandwich, grilled cheese is the Coliseum of hot sandwiches..It just wont leave us.

      Reply
    20. j3nn

      August 26, 2012 at 9:10 pm

      Can’t stop looking at that sandwich oozing cheese. OMG. The blossoms look PERFECT. Wow!! Good eats times 2.

      Reply
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