Description

These Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders combine tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and fresh herbs, all packed into soft dinner rolls for a perfect party appetizer or game day snack. Baked with a buttery, flavorful topping and optional pickled jalapeños, these sliders are irresistibly melty and spicy, offering a delicious twist on classic buffalo chicken dip in slider form.

Ingredients

Scale

Buffalo Chicken Mixture

1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Slider Assembly

1 package dinner rolls, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, melted
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/3 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)

Topping

4 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the buffalo sauce, cream cheese, chopped cilantro, and scallions. Mix thoroughly until a creamy, well-incorporated mixture forms.
Assemble Sliders: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bottom halves of the dinner rolls on it. Spread the melted cheddar cheese evenly over the roll bottoms, then drizzle or spoon the ranch dressing over the cheese. Layer the buffalo chicken mixture on top, followed by any extra herbs if desired. Sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese over the chicken, and add pickled jalapeños if using. Finish by placing the top halves of the rolls over the assembled fillings.
Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the softened salted butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped garlic until combined. Spread this butter mixture generously over the tops of the slider rolls. Sprinkle poppy seeds evenly over the buttered tops for added flavor and texture.
Bake Covered: Cover the assembled sliders tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture in and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the sliders for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven, allow to cool slightly for easy handling, slice between the rolls if needed, and serve warm for a delicious, gooey appetizer or snack.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more buffalo sauce or extra hot sauce in the butter mixture.
Pickled jalapeños are optional but add a nice tangy heat to the sliders.
Cream cheese should be at room temperature for easier mixing.
You can prepare the buffalo chicken mixture a day ahead and assemble before baking.
If you prefer a crispier top, broil the sliders for the last 2-3 minutes instead of just baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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