Description
A warm, gooey sandwich featuring melted cheddar and crispy bacon with ranch dressing—ideal for a quick meal or to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 6 slices)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 loaf of bread or split burger buns
- Optional toppings: green onions, lettuce, sliced tomato
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cheddar, ranch, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Slice the loaf or split buns and arrange them on the baking sheet, cut side up.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the bread and pat lightly.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and edges are brown.
- Broil for the last 1–2 minutes for extra color, watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and top with optional ingredients, serve warm.
Notes
For lower sodium, use reduced-sodium bacon. For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with tempeh or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheddar melt, bacon ranch, comfort food, sandwich, easy recipe