Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake combines tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce and creamy ranch dressing, layered with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses inside a golden, baked pizza dough roll. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or hearty snack, this stromboli-style bake offers a flavorful twist on classic buffalo chicken, with a crispy crust and gooey cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Dough
- 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 the chicken mixture: In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce to coat evenly. Adjust the amount of sauce based on how spicy you want your bake. Stir in the ranch dressing along with the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is well combined and flavorful.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, take the defrosted pizza dough and roll it out into a long rectangular shape, large enough to hold the filling and to be rolled into a log.
- Assemble the stromboli: Evenly spread the buffalo ranch chicken mixture over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top, distributing them evenly for a cheesy finish.
- Shape the stromboli: Carefully roll the dough from one side to the other, forming a tight log. Seal both ends securely to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking. Place the rolled stromboli seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet to keep its shape while cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stromboli for 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Remove the stromboli from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm with additional pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese for dipping, based on your preference.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your desired spice level to make it milder or hotter.
- Serve with extra dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for added flavor and creaminess.
- Ensure the ends of the stromboli are well sealed to prevent filling from oozing out during baking.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time to save prep time on the day of baking.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, cheese bake, stromboli, buffalo wing sauce, pizza dough, appetizer, main dish, baked, cheesy, spicy