Buffalo Chicken Pizza Dip Sliders (Printable version)

Crispy rolls loaded with spicy buffalo chicken and melted cheese blend

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)

→ Cheese

05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Sliders

07 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls, halved horizontally
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions (for garnish)

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
12 - 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well combined.
03 - Line a baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange the bottom halves of slider buns closely together.
04 - Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the buns.
05 - Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Add crumbled blue cheese and/or pickled jalapeños over the cheese layer if desired.
06 - Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer.
07 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the buns generously with the garlic butter.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped chives or green onions, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Pull apart to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The buffalo chicken dip filling stays incredibly creamy and melty, never dry
  • Hawaiian rolls add a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the spicy kick
  • These sliders feed a crowd without needing individual portion prep work
02 -
  • Do not skip the garlic butter brushing step, it transforms plain bun tops into something extraordinary
  • Letting sliders rest for 5 minutes after baking helps the filling set slightly so it does not ooze out immediately
  • Tightly packed buns prevent filling from leaking onto the baking sheet during baking
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to slice through the entire row of connected slider buns at once
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones

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