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Perfect Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Sliders Recipe

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Soft, buttery rolls packed with shredded chicken smothered in tangy, spicy buffalo sauce and topped with melty cheese that pulls apart in the most satisfying way. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 large breasts or one rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar preferred)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls (King’s Hawaiian preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing tops)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix until well incorporated. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and stir in 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella.
  3. Without separating the individual rolls, slice the entire slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create one solid top half and one solid bottom half. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Brush this mixture generously over the cut side of the bottom rolls.
  5. Evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom layer of rolls. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella over the chicken mixture.
  6. Place the top half of the rolls over the filling. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, dried parsley, and sesame seeds. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the sliders rest in the dish for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
  10. Use a sharp knife to cut along the individual roll lines. Serve warm with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

For a milder version, use half buffalo sauce and half melted butter. For extra heat, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the filling. To prevent sogginess, brush the bottom rolls with garlic butter before adding the filling. Let cream cheese come to room temperature for smooth mixing. For extra crunch, toast the bottom rolls for 3-4 minutes before adding filling. Let sliders rest 5 minutes before cutting to help them hold together.

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