Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Golden crispy sandwiches with spicy buffalo chicken and melted cheddar

# 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, for extra melt)
06 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Bread & Assembly

07 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for spreading)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the spicy sauce mixture.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread a thin, even layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice to create a flavorful foundation.
03 - On four slices, distribute half the cheddar cheese. Divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among these slices, then sprinkle with mozzarella if using. Top with remaining cheddar cheese for maximum melt.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices ranch-side down onto the cheesy chicken filling to close the sandwiches, ensuring even edges.
05 - Spread softened butter generously on the outside of each sandwich, covering both top and bottom surfaces completely to achieve golden, crispy results.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is still melted.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the perfect fusion of bar food comfort and childhood nostalgia, like someone smashed a plate of wings into a grilled cheese
  • The ranch cools things down just enough while letting that buffalo kick shine through
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into dinner than you actually did
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the butter for the outside, cold butter will tear your bread and ruin the whole experience
  • Let the pan heat up fully before adding sandwiches, otherwise you end up with pale bread and unmelted cheese
  • Press gently with your spatula while cooking, but do not mash it or the filling will squeeze out
03 -
  • Grate your cheese from a block, pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that prevent proper melting
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and gives you that restaurant quality crunch
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