Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake (Print Version)
Tender chicken, creamy cheese, tangy buffalo sauce, and golden crust in one delicious oven-baked dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 prepared pizza dough, thawed overnight in refrigerator
→ Cheeses
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
→ Sauces and Condiments
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1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
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1/4 cup ranch dressing
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure even baking.
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In a bowl, combine cooked chicken with 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce. Adjust sauce quantity for preferred spice level. Add ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce and stir thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
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On a lightly floured work surface, roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle approximately 12x16 inches.
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Distribute the buffalo ranch chicken mixture evenly over the dough. Evenly scatter shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.
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Starting from one long edge, roll dough firmly into a log. Pinch and seal both ends to secure filling. Place seam-side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet.
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Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Allow baked roll to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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Slice into even portions and serve hot with pizza sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping, as desired.
# Notes:
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Let the stromboli rest before slicing to prevent cheese and filling from spilling. Customize heat by varying buffalo sauce quantity. For extra crispness, brush top with olive oil before baking.