Savory Butter Chicken Cheese (Printable)

Rich butter chicken combined with melted cheeses and golden bread for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Chicken Filling

01 - 1 cup cooked butter chicken with sauce, chopped or shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Bread & Cheese

03 - 4 slices sturdy white or sourdough bread
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Gently warm the cooked butter chicken in a skillet or microwave until just heated through. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
02 - Lay out all bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place two bread slices on a clean surface, buttered side down. Evenly distribute half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over each slice.
04 - Spread the warm butter chicken evenly over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses atop the filling.
05 - Cover each with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and cheese has melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Leftovers transform into something completely new and exciting
  • The spicy, creamy filling balances perfectly with crisp buttery bread
  • Takes twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Customizable with whatever cheese you have in the fridge
02 -
  • Hot filling melts the cheese too quickly and can make the bread soggy before it grills properly
  • Pressing gently with your spatula helps everything meld without squeezing out the sauce
  • Medium heat is better than high, giving the bread time to crisp while the cheese melts through
03 -
  • Mayonnaise mixed with the butter creates an even crispier, more golden crust
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning
  • Thinly sliced red onion or jalapeño adds crunch and heat
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