Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make stromboli featuring tender buffalo chicken paired with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Wrapped in a golden pizza dough crust and baked to perfection, it offers a spicy and creamy combo perfect for game days, casual dinners, or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pizza dough, defrosted in refrigerator overnight
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the stromboli to a golden brown.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce. Adjust the amount according to your preferred spice level. Then stir in the ranch dressing and the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce until the mixture is evenly combined for a creamy, spicy filling.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a long rectangular shape large enough to hold the filling and be rolled up easily.
- Assemble Stromboli: Spread the buffalo ranch sauce mixture evenly across the dough rectangle. Layer on the buffalo chicken, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the top.
- Roll and Seal: Starting from one side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log shape. Seal both ends well to prevent the filling from oozing out during baking. Place the log seam-side down on a non-stick or greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the stromboli in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the stromboli rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the filling to set. Slice into portions and serve with your choice of pizza sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo wing sauce quantity depending on your desired level of spiciness.
- Make sure pizza dough is fully defrosted and at room temperature for easier rolling.
- Sealing the ends tightly is crucial to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- You can substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing if preferred.
- Letting the stromboli rest before slicing helps maintain its shape and prevents the filling from spilling out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, stromboli, cheese bake, buffalo wing sauce, baked roll, spicy chicken bake
