Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken, creamy ranch, and sharp cheddar melted between buttery golden bread for the ultimate comfort sandwich.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
02 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice.
03 - On four 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 complete each sandwich.
05 - Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich, covering 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 melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice in half, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything you love about buffalo chicken wings but faster and way less mess
  • The ranch tames the heat just enough so you can actually taste the layers
  • Cheese pulls that make people pause and take pictures before eating
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for 60 seconds after cooking keeps the cheese from oozing out when you cut them
  • A flat spatula works way better than a thin flimsy one for flipping these loaded sandwiches
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning
  • Mayo instead of butter on the outside creates an even crispier crust that will change your life
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