Buffalo Chicken Pizza Dip Sliders (Printable Version)

Creamy Buffalo chicken dip baked inside soft slider buns with melted cheese—perfect for parties and game day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Cheese

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Sliders

08 - 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or soft dinner rolls)
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with Buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream until well combined.
03 - Fold in half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture.
04 - Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping bottoms and tops connected if possible. Place bottom halves in prepared baking dish.
05 - Evenly spread Buffalo chicken dip mixture over the bun bottoms.
06 - Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
07 - Place top halves of buns over the cheese layer.
08 - Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush over the tops of all buns.
09 - Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake 8-10 minutes more until cheese is bubbly and tops are golden brown.
11 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything bakes in one pan so cleanup is almost nonexistent and you can actually enjoy your own party.
  • The dip flavor gets into every bite of the bun, which means no sad dry edges or messy scooping.
  • You can prep the whole thing a few hours ahead and just pop it in the oven when people arrive.
  • They work as an appetizer, a snack during the game, or even a casual dinner if you pair them with a simple salad.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't fully softened, you'll end up with stubborn lumps in the dip that won't blend no matter how much you stir.
  • Keeping the buns connected as a sheet instead of separating them individually makes assembly foolproof and helps everything bake evenly.
  • Brushing the butter all the way to the edges prevents dry corners and ensures every slider has that garlicky golden top.
  • Baking covered first is crucial because it steams the dip and melts the cheese without drying out the buns before they're ready.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the buns so you get a clean cut without squishing them, and do it while they're still connected for the easiest assembly.
  • If your Buffalo sauce is on the thinner side, drain the shredded chicken well before mixing so the dip doesn't get watery.
  • Let the sliders rest for about five minutes after baking so the cheese sets just slightly and they're easier to pull apart without falling apart.
  • Serve them with celery sticks and extra Buffalo sauce or ranch on the side for dipping, which makes them feel like a full wing experience in slider form.
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