Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Bold grilled cheese with spicy buffalo chicken, creamy ranch, and sharp cheddar melted between buttery golden bread.

# 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 - Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. 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 on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices ranch-side down to close 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 diagonally in half, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tangy heat plays perfectly against cool creamy ranch creating that addictive sweet spot restaurant chains spend years trying to perfect
  • Everything happens in one pan and comes together in under 30 minutes making it ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something special without the fuss
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese has time to melt completely
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for one minute after cutting keeps the cheese from running out immediately
03 -
  • Warm your buffalo sauce slightly before mixing it with the chicken to help it penetrate better
  • If your bread is toasting faster than your cheese is melting tent the pan with foil for a minute
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