Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Print)

Spicy buffalo chicken, creamy ranch, and melted cheddar between golden buttery bread. A bold American sandwich ready in 25 minutes.

# Components:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese & Dressing

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
05 - 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
06 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Bread & Assembly

07 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Lay out bread slices and spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice.
03 - On four bread slices, layer half the cheddar cheese, divide buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
04 - Place remaining bread slices ranch-side down to close each sandwich.
05 - Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich, coating both top and bottom surfaces.
06 - Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice in half diagonally, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms plain chicken into something exciting without needing a fryer or fancy equipment.
  • The ranch cools down the buffalo heat just enough to keep you reaching for another bite.
  • You get that satisfying cheese pull every single time if you use the right melt.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes twice as good.
02 -
  • Medium heat is non negotiable—too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and it turns greasy instead of crispy.
  • Grate your own cheese instead of using pre shredded, which has anti caking agents that prevent a smooth melt.
  • Let the sandwiches rest for a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't ooze out everywhere when you cut.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently with your spatula while they cook to help the cheese melt evenly and the layers fuse together.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one—it holds heat beautifully and gives you the most even, golden crust.
  • If you're making more than two sandwiches at once, keep the finished ones warm in a 200 degree oven while you cook the rest.
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