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Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Football Sliders (Easy Game Day Recipe)

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These Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Football Sliders are exactly what happens when you refuse to give up on a meal idea—and honestly, they’re better than the dip ever was. They come together in under 30 minutes with almost no prep work, making them perfect for game day gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great, or use leftover grilled chicken breasts)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar adds the most flavor, but mild works too)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing if you prefer)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 slider buns (Hawaiian sweet rolls recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning (or sesame seeds and poppy seeds mixed together)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Make the buffalo chicken filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes with a hand mixer, 3-4 minutes by hand).
  3. Add the chicken and cheeses: Fold in the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. The mixture should be thick and slightly chunky.
  4. Prepare the slider buns: Carefully slice the entire pack of slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them connected as a single slab. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Assemble the sliders: Spread the buffalo chicken filling evenly over the bottom buns. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the filling.
  6. Add the top buns: Place the top half of the slider buns over the filling, pressing down gently.
  7. Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Brush this mixture generously over the top of the buns. Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning evenly over the buttered tops.
  8. Bake covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  9. Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly around the edges.
  10. Rest and serve: Let the sliders rest in the dish for 5 minutes before cutting. Use a sharp knife to cut between the buns, and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, let cream cheese soften to room temperature before mixing. To prevent soggy buns, toast the bottom buns for 3-4 minutes before adding filling. Use a serrated knife to cut sliders without squishing them. Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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