Description

Warm, gooey, and messy sliders featuring tangy buffalo chicken and Monterey Jack cheese sandwiched between soft pretzel dough, finished with a cool ranch drizzle. The perfect easy-to-eat appetizer for game day.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds (900g) pretzel dough (store-bought or homemade)
3 cups (450g) cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
½ cup (120ml) buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot)
¼ cup (55g) butter, melted
2 cups (200g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ cup (120g) sour cream (full fat)
¼ cup (60g) mayonnaise
1 packet (0.7 oz) ranch seasoning
3–4 stalks green onions, chopped
Optional: 1 cup finely diced celery
Optional: ½ cup blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet (18×13 inch) with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted butter. Toss to coat evenly. Add diced celery if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
Roll out pretzel dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle that fits the baking sheet.
Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chicken.
Top with a second layer of dough (or more dough if needed). Press edges to seal.
Brush the top generously with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown and puffy.
Let cool for 5 minutes to allow cheese to set.
Cut into individual sliders using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
Drizzle with cool ranch sauce and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best melting results, shred your own cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese. If making ahead, keep assembled sliders in a low oven (200°F) to stay warm without drying out. Use a pizza cutter for clean slices to avoid squishing the dough.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slider
Calories: 380
Sodium: 650
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 35
Protein: 18

Keywords: buffalo chicken, pretzel sliders, game day food, super bowl appetizer, party food, easy appetizer, make ahead