Easy Recipe Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls

I’m always on the lookout for good game day foods. Everything from dips to wings to pigs in a blanket. But there is a new trend that has been coming on strong for the last few years that I can’t get enough of – sliders. Not just burger sliders (which I love equally as much), but baked sliders, usually filled with meats and cheeses and topped with buttery goodness. I’ve jumped on the train before, and it is a train that I don’t want to get off of.:) The thing I love the most about them is that they sub in for easy dinners as well as game day food. Double duty!

Today, I’m sharing a slider recipe with you all that has one of my favorite flavor combinations – chicken, bacon and ranch.

I love having cooked, shredded chicken on hand all the time for easy recipes like this one. I will usually cook up a whole bunch, and freeze it in portions. But a rotisserie chicken will work just as well if you don’t have any shredded chicken on hand. By using chicken that is already cooked ahead of time, these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders come together fast and easy and will be ready for game day in no time.

My other trick is to always have Marzetti Ranch Veggie Dip on hand at all times. Because let’s be real – even just opening up a container of their Ranch Dip for the game is acceptable because its rich, creamy texture and fresh ingredients always make it a winner. So maybe make sure you have 2 containers – one for veggie dipping while you prep these sliders, and one for the sliders themselves! I mix some of that Ranch Veggie Dip right into the chicken to give it a punch of flavor. Then just layer on some cheese, the chicken, and some bacon. Top it all all with ranch flavored butter and a little bit of Parmesan cheese, bake them up, and you have a little sandwich that will disappear off that game table in no time at all. You’ll be the star of the party.

Sports lover or not – you’ll be a lover of these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders. Super easy, crowd pleasing, and packed with flavor. No matter the outcome of the game, you know you’ll be a winner!

You can find the Marzetti Veggie Dip in the refrigerated section of your produce department. For more information, check out the Marzetti website.

Easy Recipe Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Pull Apart Rolls
Author: Deborah Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 12 sliders 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders – ranch chicken, bacon, and cheese get baked inside rolls that are topped with a buttery ranch to make these crowd pleasing sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 12 oz cooked, shredded chicken
• 3/4 cup Marzetti Ranch Veggie Dip
• 1 package butter rolls (12 rolls)
• 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 slices cooked bacon
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
• 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and the Marzetti Ranch Veggie Dip and stir until the chicken is coated.
3. Cut the package of rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the cheese over the bottom of the rolls. Top with the ranch chicken, then place the bacon on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, then place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.
4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in a microwave safe bowl. Stir the ranch seasoning into the butter. Pour the butter evenly over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are browned and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and cut the sliders with a sharp knife.

Recipe Notes:

• Rotisserie chicken works well if you don’t have cooked, shredded chicken on hand.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
• Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.

source : tasteandtellblog.com