Description
Crack Chicken Sliders are the ultimate cheesy, bacon-loaded ranch sandwiches made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls. These sliders are baked until golden and melty, making a perfect appetizer or easy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Filling
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
Slider Assembly
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Optional: 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder or ranch powder for butter topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, chopped bacon, and shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and creamy.
- Prepare Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the tops and bottoms connected so they don’t separate completely when baked.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared baking dish. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over these bottom halves to ensure every slider is loaded with filling.
- Add Cheese and Tops: Sprinkle extra cheese over the chicken mixture if you like it extra cheesy, then carefully place the top halves of the rolls back on top, keeping the slider structure intact.
- Butter Topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder or ranch powder for added flavor. Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls to help them brown and add richness.
- Bake Sliders: Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown, indicating they are heated through and deliciously toasted.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the sliders from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. This helps the filling set slightly and makes slicing easier without the filling spilling out.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired for a fresh touch and extra flavor. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey, savory goodness of these sliders.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or cook and shred your own chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling mixture.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese options.
- Try different cheese blends like pepper jack for extra flavor variation.
- Make sure the rolls stay connected when slicing to keep sliders intact during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crack Chicken Sliders, cheesy bacon ranch sliders, Hawaiian roll sliders, party sliders, easy appetizer
