Description
Mouthwatering chicken turkey bacon ranch sliders promise a flavor explosion for game day gatherings. Crispy bacon, tender poultry, and creamy ranch combine in a compact sandwich you’ll devour with pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps/56 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Roll Preparation: Slice rolls horizontally into a single top and bottom slab, positioning the bottom layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Filling Assembly: Mix shredded chicken, turkey bacon, and ranch dressing until well combined, then spread evenly across the bottom roll layer. Distribute shredded cheddar cheese completely over the chicken mixture.
- Topping Application: Whisk melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley, then brush this aromatic mixture generously over the top roll surface. Place the top roll layer to complete the slider base.
- Initial Baking: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to heat thoroughly.
- Final Browning: Remove foil and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until the roll tops turn golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Serving: Let sliders rest briefly, then slice between rolls to create individual portions. Serve warm for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Management: Shred chicken while still warm to retain juiciness and prevent dryness, ensuring tender and flavorful meat throughout the sliders.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Let cheese reach room temperature before sprinkling to promote even melting and create a smooth, creamy texture across the dish.
- Butter Blend Precision: Whisk butter mixture thoroughly to distribute garlic powder and parsley evenly, maximizing flavor infusion and preventing bland spots.
- Serving Temperature Strategy: Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to stabilize ingredients and make cutting easier, preventing filling from sliding out during serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg