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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders: Easy Maple-Glazed Hawaiian Rolls

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders: Easy Maple-Glazed Hawaiian Rolls
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders with Easy Maple-Glazed Hawaiian Rolls combine juicy chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and melty cheese on sweet, soft Hawaiian rolls with a signature buttery maple glaze. Perfect as a quick, customizable, and crowd-pleasing appetizer for game days, family dinners, or parties.

Ingredients

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Slider Base

  • 12 Hawaiian rolls
  • 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
  • 8 slices crispy cooked bacon
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Maple Glaze

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Optional Garnishes

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Sliced jalapeños or cayenne pepper (for a spicy kick)
  • Sliced avocado, tomato, or red onion (for added veggies)
  • Thin slices of pickles (for tangy crunch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cook your chicken until tender if not using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Season simply with salt and pepper if cooking fresh. Then shred or dice the chicken finely to ensure even layering inside the sliders.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon strips until crispy. Drain excess fat by placing them on paper towels. Crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch essential to the sliders’ texture and flavor.
  3. Assemble the Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, but keep the tops and bottoms together in one baking tray for easy assembly. Spread a generous amount of ranch dressing on both the top and bottom halves. Layer shredded chicken, then crispy bacon, followed by evenly distributing shredded cheese on the bottom halves.
  4. Add the Maple Glaze: Combine the melted butter with maple syrup and brush this sweet glaze generously over the tops of the rolls. This glaze gives the sliders their irresistible shiny finish and flavor signature.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled sliders in the oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese melts thoroughly and rolls are just slightly toasted, bringing all the flavors together.
  6. Garnish and Serve: After baking, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or chives atop the sliders for a fresh, colorful finishing touch. Serve the sliders warm for the best taste and texture experience.

Notes

  • Use fresh Hawaiian rolls for optimal softness and flavor.
  • Balance fillings to avoid soggy sliders and ensure every bite is flavorful and manageable.
  • Don’t skimp on the maple butter glaze; it’s key to the recipe’s unique taste.
  • Let sliders rest briefly after baking so cheese sets slightly for easier handling.
  • Assemble sliders a day ahead and refrigerate; apply glaze and bake when ready to save time.

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Keywords: Chicken sliders, Bacon ranch sliders, Maple-glazed Hawaiian rolls, Comfort food, Party appetizers, Easy sliders, Game day food

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