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Creamy, cheesy sliders loaded with tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch inside soft, garlicky Hawaiian rolls, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 Hawaiian rolls
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (block, room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (about 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning)
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (cooked or rotisserie)
  • 4 ounces bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Let block cream cheese come to room temperature.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy; drain and crumble or chop.
  4. Cook chicken (or use rotisserie) and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
  6. Fold shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  7. Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally and arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish.
  8. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
  9. Place the top halves of the rolls over the filling.
  10. Melt butter in a small bowl and stir in garlic powder and salt.
  11. Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
  12. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
  13. Cut between the rolls after baking to separate the sliders.

Notes

Can swap Hawaiian rolls for any soft dinner rolls., Use block cream cheese for best texture, not spreadable tub kind., Mayonnaise brand or type can be chosen based on preference., Ranch seasoning can be store-bought or homemade blend., Leftover baked chicken or rotisserie chicken may be used., Regular or turkey bacon both work well., Cheddar cheese can be substituted with Colby Jack or pepper jack as desired., Butter should be unsalted to control saltiness of glaze., Garlic powder and salt can be omitted or adjusted if using salted butter., Buffalo sauce or jalapeño ranch seasoning can be added for spicy variations., Make ahead option available by assembling and storing in fridge, then baking before serving., Sliders can be frozen up to 3 months if tightly covered, thawed overnight before reheating.

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