Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden, buttery bread stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheddar, and cool ranch.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
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

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice.
03 - On four slices, layer half the cheddar cheese. Divide buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the four slices. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, ranch-side down to create complete sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter generously on the outside of each sandwich, covering both top and bottom.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half diagonally. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about buffalo wings but portable and infinitely more melty
  • Ready in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients you probably have
  • The ranch cuts the heat perfectly so you get flavor without overwhelming spice
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Letting the chicken sit in the sauce for even 5 minutes makes a huge difference
  • Do not skip pressing down gently with your spatula, it helps everything fuse together
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese because the pre shredded stuff has potato starch and does not melt as well
  • If your skillet is small, cook in batches and keep finished sandwiches warm in a 200 degree oven
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