Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Print)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy ranch and sharp cheddar in this bold, buttery grilled cheese sandwich.

# What You 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, distribute buffalo chicken mixture evenly, add 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 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice diagonally in half, and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately while warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The ranch creates a cooling contrast that tames the heat just enough so you can keep eating more
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a pub that takes way more effort
02 -
  • Low and slow beats rushing every time, high heat burns bread before cheese melts
  • Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes a massive difference in melting
03 -
  • Letting the chicken mixture come to room temperature helps it melt more evenly with the cheese
  • Covering the pan for the first minute traps heat and speeds up cheese melting without burning bread
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