Description
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a flavorful and comforting dish combining tender buffalo-spiced chicken with creamy ranch dressing and melted cheeses, all wrapped in a golden, crispy pizza dough log. Perfect as a hearty dinner or party appetizer, this recipe offers a delightful blend of spicy, tangy, and cheesy flavors baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp olive oil
Cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Dough
- 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the stromboli to a golden crisp.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount of sauce to your preferred spice level. Stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo sauce until everything is evenly combined, creating a creamy, spicy filling.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, large enough to hold the filling and be rolled up like a log.
- Assemble the Filling: Evenly spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture across the dough, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top, distributing them evenly for a balanced melt.
- Form the Stromboli: Carefully roll the dough from one side to form a log shape. Seal both ends tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet to keep it intact.
- Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. The cheese should be melted and bubbly inside.
- Rest and Serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes once out of the oven to allow the filling to set slightly. Slice into portions and serve with additional pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to control the heat level.
- Make sure to seal the ends of the stromboli well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Use a floured surface to roll out the dough to avoid sticking.
- Letting the stromboli rest after baking helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: buffalo chicken, cheese bake, stromboli, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, baked chicken dish
