Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders (Print view)

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

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with Buffalo wing sauce, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
03 - Fold half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture.
04 - Slice slider buns horizontally, keeping bottom and top halves connected if possible. Place bottom halves in the prepared baking dish.
05 - Spread Buffalo chicken dip mixture evenly over the slider bun bases.
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. Brush mixture evenly over the tops of the buns.
09 - Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake an additional 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and bun tops are golden brown.
11 - Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They combine everything you love about Buffalo chicken dip with the convenience of handheld sliders, so no one needs plates or utensils.
  • The cheese gets perfectly melty and gooey while the tops turn golden and slightly crisp, creating an irresistible texture contrast.
  • You can assemble them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when guests arrive, making hosting stress free.
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the cream cheese or you will end up with lumps in your filling that never smooth out, no matter how much you stir.
  • Brushing the garlic butter all the way to the edges prevents the outer buns from drying out and ensures every slider tastes just as good as the middle ones.
  • Letting them rest for five minutes after baking helps the filling set slightly so they hold together when you slice and serve.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice through the buns after baking so you get clean cuts without squishing the soft, cheesy filling.
  • If your slider buns are on the smaller side, reduce the baking time by a few minutes to prevent them from drying out.
  • Leftover sliders reheat beautifully in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes, keeping the buns soft and the cheese melty.
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