Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a deliciously spicy and cheesy stromboli-style dish featuring tender chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and ranch, wrapped in pizza dough, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main course, it’s an irresistible fusion of classic Buffalo wing flavors and gooey melted cheese baked inside a warm, crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp olive oil
Dough and Cheese
- 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce to coat evenly. Adjust the amount of sauce based on your preferred spice level. Then stir in ranch dressing along with the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until well combined, creating a creamy, spicy buffalo ranch mixture.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape to create a base for the filling.
- Assemble the stromboli: Evenly spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture across the rolled out dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the chicken mixture for a rich, melty topping.
- Form the log: Carefully roll the dough from one side into a tight log, then seal both ends securely to prevent any filling from leaking during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly inside.
- Rest and serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Slice into portions and serve warm with your choice of pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the buffalo wing sauce quantity to control the heat level according to your taste.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting quality.
- Ensure the dough is rolled tightly and ends are sealed well to prevent filling from oozing out.
- Letting the stromboli rest after baking helps the filling set and improves slicing.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing to complement the spicy buffalo flavor.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stromboli, buffalo wing sauce, baked cheese, spicy chicken bake, cheesy stromboli, party appetizer
