Description
These Hawaiian Roll Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a perfect combination of spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and a buttery garlic topping on soft and sweet Hawaiian rolls, baked to golden perfection. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack, this recipe is quick to prepare and full of bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce, adjusting the quantity to match your preferred spice level.
- Add Ranch Dressing (Optional): If desired, blend in ranch dressing to add a creamy layer of flavor to the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Slice Rolls: Carefully slice the entire pack of Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected as a single unit for easy assembly.
- Assemble Bottom Layer: Place the bottom half of the rolls into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring they fit snugly.
- Layer Chicken Mixture: Evenly spread the buffalo chicken mixture over the bottom half of the rolls to distribute the spicy filling.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the buffalo chicken layer to melt during baking.
- Top with Rolls: Place the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls back on, covering the cheese and chicken layers completely.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and onion powder, mixing well to create a flavorful topping.
- Brush Topping: Generously brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls to ensure a rich, golden crust after baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and cheese to melt.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving these delicious sliders.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Using ranch dressing is optional but adds a creamy texture and flavor contrast.
- Keep the rolls connected when slicing to make layering easier and maintain slider shape.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the topping.
- Allow sliders to cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns from hot cheese.
- These sliders can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.
