Buffalo Chicken Pizza Dip Sliders (Print Version)
Savory sliders combining spicy buffalo chicken dip with cheesy pizza flavors on buttery rolls.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Sauce
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
→ Cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Sliders
07 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls, halved horizontally
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions (for garnish)
→ Optional Toppings
11 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
12 - 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well combined.
03 - Line a baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange the bottom halves of slider buns closely together.
04 - Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the buns.
05 - Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
06 - Add crumbled blue cheese and/or pickled jalapeños over the cheese layer if desired.
07 - Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer.
08 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the tops of the buns generously with the garlic butter.
09 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
10 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped chives or green onions, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Pull apart to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They taste exactly like buffalo chicken dip but with that irresistible slider bun texture soaking up all the creamy sauce
- The garlic butter tops get golden and crispy while the inside stays ridiculously melty and tender
- You can assemble them hours before guests arrive and just bake when everyones ready to eat
02 -
- The foil step is crucial because it keeps the buns from getting too dark before the cheese has time to melt completely
- Letting them rest for 5 minutes might seem impossible but it helps the filling set so they do not fall apart when you pull them apart
03 -
- Use Hawaiian rolls for the best flavor combination their sweetness balances the heat perfectly
- Really press the buns close together when arranging them so they bake up like one cohesive slider cake