Savory Butter Chicken Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Rich butter chicken blended with melted mozzarella and cheddar inside buttery toasted bread slices.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - If using refrigerated butter chicken leftovers, gently warm in a skillet or microwave until heated through. Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.
02 - Lay out the bread slices and spread butter evenly over one side of each slice.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Distribute half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over each slice.
04 - Evenly spread the warm butter chicken over the cheese layers, then sprinkle remaining cheeses on top of the filling.
05 - Top 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 bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest 1 to 2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover curry into something crispy and handheld that feels brand new.
  • The butter chicken's spiced sauce seeps into the bread while the cheese creates a molten barrier that keeps everything together.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, making it perfect for when you want restaurant-quality comfort without the delivery wait.
02 -
  • If your butter chicken is too saucy, drain some of the sauce off before adding it to the sandwich, or your bread will get soggy and fall apart mid-bite.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable; high heat will burn your bread before the cheese inside has any chance to melt.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently as it cooks to encourage the cheese to meld with the bread and filling, creating a unified texture rather than separate layers.
  • If you're doubtful about whether your cheese is melted enough, look for the edges of the sandwich to start looking a little damp with cheese seeping out—that's your signal to flip.
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