Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy ranch and melted cheddar in this bold, savory grilled cheese 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

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly to coat chicken evenly.
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 on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices ranch-side down over the chicken and cheese layers.
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 sandwiches from heat, slice diagonally in half, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy ranch and spicy buffalo creates this perfect flavor balance that keeps you coming back for bite after bite
  • Everything melts together into this incredible sandwich that somehow feels like comfort food and a special treat all at once
02 -
  • Low and slow is the key here, high heat will burn your bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and does not all run out when you cut them
03 -
  • Grate your cheese from scratch instead of buying pre shredded, it melts so much better and creates this incredible creamy texture
  • If your chicken is cold from the fridge, warm it slightly in the microwave before mixing with the sauce so it does not cool down your cheese while melting
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