Buffalo Chicken Ranch Cheese

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Buffalo Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

02 - 0.33 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)

03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheese & Dressing

04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

05 - 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)

06 - 0.25 cup ranch dressing

→ Bread & Assembly

07 - 8 slices sourdough or hearty white bread

08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for spreading)

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken uniformly.

02 - Arrange bread slices and spread a thin layer of ranch dressing on one side of each slice.

03 - On four slices, layer half of the sharp cheddar cheese, distribute the buffalo chicken mixture evenly, sprinkle mozzarella if using, then top with remaining cheddar cheese.

04 - Place the remaining bread slices ranch-side down atop the layered bread to form sandwiches.

05 - Spread softened butter evenly on the outside surfaces of each sandwich, covering both top and bottom slices.

06 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently until bread is golden and cheeses have melted.

07 - Remove sandwiches from heat, slice each in half, and sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

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The spicy cool creamy contrast hits every single comfort food craving at once
Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a pub

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Medium heat is crucial because high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
Letting the sandwiches rest for 1 minute after cooking keeps the cheese from oozing out when you cut them

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