Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Golden grilled sandwiches stuffed with buffalo chicken, cheddar, and creamy ranch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese & Dressing

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
05 - 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)
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 (optional garnish)

# How To Make:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice.
03 - On four slices, layer half the cheddar cheese. Divide buffalo chicken mixture evenly among sandwiches. Sprinkle with mozzarella if using, then top with remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices ranch-side down to close sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter generously on the outside of each sandwich, covering both top and bottom surfaces completely.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ranch tames the heat just enough so you get flavor without the fire taking over completely
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a pub
02 -
  • Medium heat is better than high because you want the cheese to melt before the bread burns
  • Pressing gently with your spatula helps everything meld together beautifully
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute before slicing so the cheese sets slightly
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