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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake Recipe

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This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a deliciously spicy and cheesy stromboli featuring tender cooked chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing, all wrapped in a golden pizza dough crust. Perfect for game day or a hearty dinner, this bake combines classic buffalo flavors with melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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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 & Others

  • 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
  • 1 tsp olive oil (for tossing chicken)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stromboli.
  2. Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mixture: Toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce, adjusting the amount based on how spicy you want it. Then stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of wing sauce until the chicken is evenly coated and flavorful.
  3. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the defrosted pizza dough into a long rectangular shape, large enough to hold all the filling comfortably.
  4. Assemble Stromboli: Spread the buffalo chicken and ranch mixture evenly across the rolled dough. Layer the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the chicken to add a rich, melty texture.
  5. Form the Log: Carefully roll the dough from one side into a log shape, sealing both ends tightly to keep the filling from leaking out during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Place the stromboli in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. Slice into portions and serve warm with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust buffalo wing sauce amount for desired heat level.
  • Make sure to seal the ends well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • Allow the stromboli to rest before slicing to avoid soggy slices.
  • Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing for an authentic buffalo experience.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.

Keywords: buffalo chicken, cheese bake, stromboli, spicy chicken bake, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, game day recipe

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