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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a deliciously spicy and cheesy stromboli featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, wrapped in pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. This hearty dish combines the tangy heat of buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and is perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Cheese

  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Dough and Oil

  • 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the stromboli to a perfect golden brown.
  2. Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce, adjusting the quantity based on heat preference. Then stir in the ranch dressing along with the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is evenly combined, creating a creamy, spicy filling.
  3. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, large enough to wrap the filling completely.
  4. Assemble Stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly over the dough rectangle. Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
  5. Shape Stromboli: Carefully roll the dough lengthwise into a log shape. Seal both ends thoroughly to prevent filling from leaking during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Place the stromboli in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the stromboli to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the filling set. Slice into portions and serve warm, optionally with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Adjust buffalo wing sauce for desired spice level: use less for milder heat or more for extra kick.
  • Ensure ends are sealed well to prevent filling from oozing out during baking.
  • Letting the stromboli rest after baking helps keep the slices intact and filling firm.
  • Serving with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing complements the spicy flavors.
  • For a crispier crust, brush the stromboli with olive oil before baking.

Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stromboli, cheese bake, spicy chicken, buffalo wing sauce, party food, appetizer, main dish

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