Crack Chicken Bacon Cheddar
A creamy and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 450 g cream cheese, softened
- 28 g dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup (30 g) green onions, sliced
- 350 g cooked chicken, shredded
- 340 g bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 250 g shredded cheddar cheese, divided 115 g for filling, rest for topping
Assembly Ingredients
- 12 pieces sandwich rolls, split
- 85 g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish.
- Place softened cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the dry ranch dressing mix, onion powder, and black pepper. Remove from heat once fully incorporated.
- Add sliced green onions, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and 115 g of the cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until uniform.
Assembly
- Spoon equal portions of the filling onto the bottom halves of the split sandwich rolls.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the filling and cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Mix the melted butter with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. Brush generously over the tops of the assembled rolls.
Baking
- Arrange the prepared sandwiches in the greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered at 175°C (350°F) for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Let sandwiches cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, serve sandwiches warm. Utilize fresh ingredients for enhanced taste, and feel free to mix different types of cheese.