Buffalo Chicken Ranch Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Bold and savory sandwiches featuring buffalo chicken, ranch, and cheddar on buttery golden bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese & Dressing

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
05 - 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (optional, for extra melt)
06 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Bread & Assembly

07 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for spreading)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the spicy sauce.
02 - Lay out all bread slices. Spread a thin, even layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice to ensure creamy flavor in every bite.
03 - On four slices, layer half the cheddar cheese, then divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among them. Sprinkle with mozzarella if using, then top with remaining cheddar cheese for optimal melting.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices ranch-side down onto the cheese-topped slices to complete the sandwich assembly.
05 - Spread softened butter generously on the outside of each sandwich, covering both top and bottom slices evenly to achieve golden crispy edges.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread turns golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot and melty.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way ranch tempers the heat while still letting that buffalo kick shine through is absolute perfection
  • Its the kind of comfort food that makes people stop whatever they're doing and wander into the kitchen
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend rushing it with high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
  • Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute after cooking so the cheese sets up slightly and doesn't pour out when you cut them
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning
  • Butter your bread all the way to the edges for maximum golden crust
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