Description
Irresistible chicken bacon ranch sliders bring comfort and flavor to game day gatherings. Crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch nestle between buttery slider buns, promising a crowd-pleasing bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
Bread:
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease or parchment paper coating to ensure easy slider removal and prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping them connected, creating a unified top and bottom bread base that will maintain the structural integrity of the final dish.
- Position the bottom bread slab in the prepared baking dish, creating a stable foundation for the slider layers.
- Mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing until thoroughly coated, ensuring each chicken piece is evenly seasoned and moist.
- Spread the ranch-infused chicken uniformly across the bottom bread layer, creating a consistent protein foundation.
- Distribute crumbled bacon pieces over the chicken layer, adding a crispy and smoky dimension to the slider profile.
- Arrange cheddar cheese slices strategically across the bacon, allowing for complete coverage and optimal melting potential.
- Gently place the top bread slab over the cheese layer, completing the slider construction.
- Whisk melted butter with ranch seasoning mix to create a flavorful glaze that will enhance the exterior texture and taste.
- Brush the butter-ranch mixture generously over the slider tops, ensuring even distribution for a golden, aromatic finish.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish and added herbal note.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, protecting the sliders from direct heat and preventing excessive browning.
- Bake for 15 minutes, allowing the internal ingredients to heat thoroughly and flavors to meld.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 5-7 minutes until the tops achieve a rich golden-brown color and cheese melts completely.
- Allow sliders to rest briefly after removing from the oven, enabling easier cutting and serving.
- Slice between buns to separate individual sliders, creating perfect portioned servings.
- Serve warm, presenting a delectable combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and ranch-infused flavor.
Notes
- Customize ranch dressing by mixing homemade or low-fat versions for healthier options.
- Swap chicken with pulled pork or jackfruit for alternative protein choices.
- Opt for turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives to reduce saturated fat content.
- Toast slider buns briefly before assembling to enhance crispy texture and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg