Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders For Gameday | Slider Sunday

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining a similar flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still melting well.

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: homemade ranch with mayo

Greek yogurt dressing is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

slider buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: regular hamburger buns

Whole grain buns add fiber without sacrificing taste.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cook bacon on a sheet tray in the oven for 10-15 minutes until crispy.

Shred the rotisserie chicken into a mixing bowl.

Shred sharp cheddar cheese using a block grater (optional: freeze cheese for 10-15 minutes before shredding).

Mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing and hot sauce (if desired).

Add crispy bacon to the chicken and ranch mixture.

Mix in half of the shredded cheese into the chicken mixture.

Prepare a tray with the bottom halves of the pretzel buns.

Evenly distribute the chicken mixture over the bottom buns.

Top with the remaining shredded cheese.

Place the top halves of the pretzel buns on top.

Bake in the oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

After 5 minutes, remove the top buns to toast them slightly while keeping them soft.

Drizzle additional ranch dressing on top before serving.

Cut the sliders for easy serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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