BBQ Cheese Toastie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sandwich
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2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken is a great choice)
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce, with a little extra for drizzling if you'd like
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8 slices of sourdough bread (or your favorite kind)
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8 slices of cheddar cheese (or use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella if you prefer)
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Thinly sliced red onion, about half a medium one
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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Optional extras: cilantro leaves or pickled jalapeños
# Instructions:
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Take a medium-sized bowl and stir the shredded chicken together with the BBQ sauce. Add more sauce if you're into saucier sandwiches.
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Start with 4 slices of bread. Put a slice of cheese on each piece, then pile on a quarter of the chicken mixture, some red onion slices, and any other toppings if you're using them. Add a second slice of cheese on top and finish with another slice of bread.
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Spread the softened butter on the outside of each sandwich. Make sure both top and bottom slices get a full coating of butter.
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Warm up a big skillet on medium heat. Lay the sandwiches in the pan with the buttered side touching the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip them. Cook another 3-4 minutes, gently pressing each sandwich so they cook evenly and the cheese gets nice and gooey.
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Give the sandwiches a minute to cool slightly, then slice them in half. Serve right away, maybe with a little extra BBQ sauce drizzled on top if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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Mixing cheddar with mozzarella is a great way to get both rich flavor and that irresistible gooey cheese pull!