Spice Up Your Game Day with Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread!
Elevate your game day spread with this mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread! Imagine tender, shredded chicken tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, layered between squares of dough and melted pepper jack cheese, all baked to golden perfection. This irresistible appetizer is perfect for sharing with friends and family, whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or hosting a casual gathering. Serve it with a side of cool ranch dressing for dipping and watch it disappear before your eyes!
In our household, game day isn’t complete without a big batch of Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread. I still remember the first time I made it for a gathering of friends—the excitement in the air as the aroma of buffalo sauce and melted cheese filled the room. As the bread baked to golden perfection, we eagerly gathered around, mouths watering in anticipation. When it emerged from the oven, piping hot and irresistible, we couldn’t wait to dig in. With each pull-apart piece, there were cheers of delight and requests for seconds. Since then, it’s become a game day tradition, a dish that brings us together and adds a touch of excitement to every celebration.
Why This Recipe Deserves the Hype:
Discover why Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread is a game day essential:
- Bold Buffalo Flavor: With tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, every bite packs a punch of flavor that will have your taste buds tingling.
- Cheesy Goodness: Layers of gooey pepper jack cheese add a melty, indulgent texture that perfectly complements the spicy buffalo chicken.
- Fun and Shareable: The pull-apart nature of this bread makes it perfect for sharing with friends and family. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to disappear fast!
- Easy to Make: With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe comes together quickly and easily, leaving you more time to enjoy the game.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 240 milliliters (1 cup) buffalo sauce
- 285 grams (2 1/2 cups) shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) chopped scallions
- 2 packages of pizza dough
- 113 grams (1/2 cup) melted unsalted butter
- Ranch dressing for dipping (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 3×3-inch squares, resulting in a total of 15 squares. Arrange them in 3 rows of 5.
- In a bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, chopped scallions, and half of the shredded pepper jack cheese (1 1/4 cups).
- Brush melted butter on a dough square and layer with the Buffalo chicken mixture, followed by a sprinkling of shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining dough squares, stacking them one on top of the other, chicken side up.
- Brush the inside of a loaf pan with melted butter. Load the stacked bread squares into the loaf pan, then brush the top with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown to your desired level of browning.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and allow to cool slightly. Serve directly from the loaf pan or transfer to a serving platter if desired. Enjoy with ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.
Notes:
- Feel free to customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce used.
- Leftovers, if any, can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven before serving.
