Chicken Nugget Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken nuggets layered with melted cheddar between buttery grilled bread, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 lettuce leaves

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 20 minutes, which means dinner happens before everyone gets too hungry and cranky.
  • Uses pantry staples and frozen nuggets, so there's no fancy shopping required.
  • Works for toddlers and adults equally, which saves you from cooking two meals.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the butter—cold butter will tear the bread, and that changes the entire texture and appearance of your sandwich.
  • Keep the nuggets warm before you assemble; cold nuggets won't heat through properly in the time it takes to toast the bread.
03 -
  • Slightly stale bread holds together better under heat and butter than fresh bread, which can become too soft on the inside.
  • Cut your sandwich diagonally while it's still warm—it's easier to slice and looks more intentional on the plate.
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