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Crack Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

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These Crack Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are a deliciously creamy and savory appetizer or meal featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese, all nestled between sweet Hawaiian rolls and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 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 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 12 ounce package cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 2½ cups mild shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 cup and 1½ cups)

Assembly and Topping

  • 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

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt Cream Cheese: In a 4-5 quart heavy bottom stock pot over medium heat, add the softened cream cheese. Stir often until the cream cheese has completely melted and is smooth.
  3. Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and freshly cracked black pepper over the melted cream cheese. Stir thoroughly to combine, then remove the pot from heat.
  4. Incorporate Other Filling Ingredients: Stir in the thinly sliced green onions, shredded cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  5. Prepare Rolls Base: Place the bottom halves of the sliced Hawaiian rolls evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the chicken ranch mixture over the bottom rolls, ensuring full coverage.
  7. Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
  8. Top with Rolls: Lay the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls over the cheese layer to form sliders.
  9. Butter the Top Rolls: Using a pastry brush, generously spread the melted salted sweet cream butter over the top rolls.
  10. Add Parmesan and Chives: Evenly sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the buttered rolls, then top with finely chopped fresh chives for extra flavor and color.
  11. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  12. Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown on top.
  13. Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the sliders to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual servings.

Notes

  • Use cooked shredded chicken breast to save time; rotisserie chicken works well.
  • Adjust the amount of bacon or cheese according to preference.
  • Sweet Hawaiian rolls add a nice balance to the savory filling but can be substituted with other slider rolls.
  • Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for easier melting and mixing.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
  • These sliders can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; just add extra baking time if baking from cold.

Keywords: crack chicken sliders, baked sliders, Hawaiian rolls, chicken appetizer, ranch chicken sliders, bacon chicken sliders, cheesy chicken sliders

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