Description
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring shredded cooked chicken, crispy bacon, zesty ranch dressing, and melted cheddar cheese all stacked inside soft slider buns. Baked to perfection, they offer a warm, savory bite perfect for parties or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Buns
- 12 small slider buns
Filling
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the sliders evenly.
- Prepare the Buns: Slice the small slider buns horizontally and arrange the bottom halves evenly in a baking dish to form the base of your sliders.
- Add Chicken Layer: Spread the shredded cooked chicken evenly over the bottom halves of the buns, creating a hearty base for the toppings.
- Add Bacon: Crumble the cooked bacon slices and sprinkle them uniformly over the chicken layer for a smoky, crispy texture.
- Drizzle Ranch Dressing: Pour the ranch dressing evenly over the crumbled bacon to add creamy flavor and moisture.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese atop the ranch layer to create a melty, flavorful topping.
- Top with Buns: Cover the layered ingredients with the top halves of the slider buns to complete the sandwich assembly.
- Cover with Foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to help the cheese melt and sliders heat through evenly without drying out.
- Bake: Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the sliders are warmed through.
- Toast Buns: Remove the foil and continue baking the sliders uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to toast the buns lightly and add a slight crisp.
- Add Fresh Parsley: Once baked, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the sliders for a fresh, bright garnish.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders warm, allowing everyone to enjoy the melty, flavorful layers in each bite.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked bacon for the best flavor and texture.
- Shredded chicken can be prepared ahead of time or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute ranch dressing with a spicy or flavored ranch for a twist.
- For a crispier top bun, broil the sliders for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- These sliders reheat well in the oven wrapped in foil to maintain moisture.
