Buffalo Chicken Sliders: Kick Up Your Snack Game

Buffalo chicken sliders bring together a spicy kick, creamy ranch, and melty cheese inside soft Hawaiian rolls. They’re super easy to make and perfect for game days or casual hangouts.

Ingredients to make this Buffalo Chicken Sliders:

• Cooking spray

• 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls

• 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided

• 3 cups finely shredded cooked chicken breast, warmed

• 1/4 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot®)

• 1/4 cup ranch dressing

• 1 (1-ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix, divided

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.

2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the dish.

3. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the hot sauce, ranch dressing, and half the ranch seasoning until everything’s well combined.

4. Spread this Buffalo chicken sliders mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese on top.

5. Put the top halves of the rolls over the chicken and cheese.

6. Mix melted butter with the rest of the ranch seasoning and brush it on top of the rolls.

7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tops.

8. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then take off the foil and bake another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops turn golden.

9. Let them cool a bit before slicing and serving.

Prep Time:

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 20 minutes

• Total: 30 minutes

Nutrition (per slider, approx.) about this Buffalo Chicken Sliders:

Calories: 250

Protein: 15g

Fat: 12g

Carbs: 20g

Fiber: 1g

Sodium: 600mg

FAQ:

Q: Can I use regular rolls instead of Hawaiian?
A: You can, but Hawaiian rolls give the sliders a nice sweet contrast to the spicy chicken.

Q: How do I reheat these?
A: Wrap them in foil and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or microwave them covered until warm.

Q: Can I make them ahead?
A: Totally. Just assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to a day before baking.

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes! Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut and works perfectly.

Source: www.allrecipes.com