Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy buffalo chicken meets creamy ranch and sharp cheddar in a buttery grilled cheese. Bold, satisfying, and ready in just 25 minutes.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
02 - Lay out the 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 the buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices ranch-side down to close the sandwiches.
05 - Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich on both top and bottom surfaces.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice in half diagonally, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the sharp cheddar balances with that signature buffalo kick is something you'll crave on random Tuesdays
  • These sandwiches transform leftover chicken into something that feels like restaurant comfort food
02 -
  • Low and slow is better than high heat here, otherwise you'll burn the bread before the cheese melts
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for just one minute after cooking helps everything set so they don't slide apart when you cut them
03 -
  • If your bread is getting too dark before the cheese melts, tent the pan with foil for the last minute or two
  • Leftover filling (without the bread) makes an amazing salad topping the next day
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