Description
Succulent Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Sliders deliver irresistible party-perfect flavors in one compact bite. Layers of savory meats, zesty ranch, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can’t resist enjoying at game day gatherings or casual celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Minced fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Bread:
- 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls, butter rolls, or potato rolls)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking setup by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Create a lined baking pan with foil or parchment paper, lightly coated with cooking spray.
- If rolls are not pre-sliced, carefully separate them horizontally using a serrated knife, maintaining their connected structure.
- Create the filling mixture in a large bowl by combining turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly incorporate shredded chicken until evenly coated.
- Position the bottom roll section in the prepared pan with cut side facing upward. Distribute the chicken filling uniformly across the surface.
- Cover the filling with the top roll section, positioning the cut side downward.
- Prepare garlic butter topping by blending melted butter with garlic powder. Generously brush or pour the mixture across the slider surface.
- Protect the sliders with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until achieving a golden brown and crispy exterior.
- Allow sliders to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving while warm.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping chicken with pulled pork, shredded beef, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary preferences.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium ranch dressing, turkey bacon, and light cheese options for heart-conscious individuals.
- Make these sliders gluten-free by selecting gluten-free dinner rolls and checking ingredient labels for ranch dressing and mayonnaise.
- Elevate meal prep by preparing filling ahead of time and storing in refrigerator for up to 2 days, allowing quick assembly when ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg