Description
These Crack Chicken Sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls are a deliciously creamy, cheesy, and savory appetizer or meal option. Featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese topped with buttery rolls, they bake to golden perfection, making them perfect for parties or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 16 ounces (2 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion
- 2½ cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 12 ounce package cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 cup mild shredded cheddar cheese
Topping Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mild shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 count package sweet Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half
- 6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Melt Cream Cheese: In a 4–5 quart heavy-bottom stock pot over medium heat, add the cream cheese and stir often until melted and smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and cracked black pepper over the melted cream cheese. Stir well to combine, then remove the pot from heat.
- Mix Filling: Stir in the green onions, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until fully incorporated into a creamy mixture.
- Assemble Base Layer: Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls in the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the prepared chicken mixture over the bottom rolls.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the remaining 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Add Top Rolls: Lay the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls on top of the cheese layer to form sliders.
- Apply Butter: Using a pastry brush, brush the melted butter evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Sprinkle Parmesan: Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered rolls.
- Add Chives: Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh chives over the Parmesan layer for garnish and flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the sliders rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Storage: These sliders are best served fresh and warm but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: The crack chicken filling can be frozen for up to 3 months; however, freezing the fully assembled sliders is not recommended. Store rolls separately.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers covered with foil in the oven or briefly in the microwave for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
