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

# Directions:

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 among them. Top with mozzarella cheese if using, then remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices ranch-side down on top of each filled 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 fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice sandwiches in half diagonally, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comfort food gets a spicy upgrade without much extra effort
  • The ranch cools things down just enough to keep you coming back for more
02 -
  • Low and slow wins the race here, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Let the sandwich rest for a minute after cooking so the cheese sets slightly
03 -
  • Use your kitchen scale to weigh the buttered bread before flipping, pressing down helps it cook evenly
  • Room temperature cheese melts faster than cold cheese straight from the fridge
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