Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Print)

Spicy buffalo chicken, creamy ranch, and sharp cheddar melted between buttery bread. A bold, satisfying sandwich ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese & Dressing

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
05 - 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
06 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Bread & Assembly

07 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer half the cheddar cheese, then divide buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices ranch-side down to close the sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich, coating both top and bottom surfaces.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice in half diagonally, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The hot and cool combo creates layers of flavor you don't get in regular grilled cheese
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a pub
  • Perfect for using up leftover rotisserie chicken
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for a minute after cooking helps the filling set so everything doesn't slide out when you cut them
  • If your cheese isn't melting, tent the pan with foil for the last minute
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese, pre shredded has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting
  • Leftover filling makes an amazing wrap or quesadilla the next day
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