Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
Shredded buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese crumbles on Hawaiian rolls baked with a ranch butter glaze. I bring these to every tailgate and someone always asks me for the recipe before we leave.
Servings: 12
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounce (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls King’s Hawaiian brand used
- 3 cups finely shredded cooked chicken from a 2½-3 pound rotisserie chicken
- ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s brand used
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix divided (1 tablespoon in the chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon for the melted butter - Hidden Valley brand used)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a small 9x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Slice the sheet of Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally, being careful not to separate them. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Set the top half to the side.12 ounce (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Stir together the chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the ranch seasoning mix until well combined.3 cups finely shredded cooked chicken, ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce, 1 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom layer of rolls.
- Top the chicken with the shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the blue cheese crumbles. Be sure to evenly distribute the cheese over the chicken layer.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- Place the reserved Hawaiian sweet roll tops onto the sliders and press down gently to secure.
- Cover the buffalo chicken sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the sliders are baking, stir together the melted butter and remaining 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix until well combined.1 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- Remove the sliders from the oven and discard the aluminum foil. Brush the top of the sliders with the butter mixture and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Remove from the oven and allow the sliders to rest for 3-4 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Storage:
Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Since these taste best warm, pop them back in the oven covered with foil to reheat until warmed through, the foil helps prevent the tops from drying out.
Tips:
Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Since these taste best warm, pop them back in the oven covered with foil to reheat until warmed through, the foil helps prevent the tops from drying out.
Tips:
- For the best results, reach for your go-to brand of bottled buffalo wing sauce rather than plain hot sauce.
- To keep things simple, grab a large 2½–3 pound rotisserie chicken. If you prefer, two large boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been cooked and shredded work just as well.
- If you'd like a more subtle flavor, feel free to swap the blue cheese for gorgonzola or goat cheese crumbles instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 0.5mg
