Ultimate Cheddar Bacon Ranch Melt
A comforting sandwich featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar cheese combined with zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use freshly cooked chicken for best flavor.
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded You can use other melting cheeses like mozzarella if desired.
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
For grilling
- 4 slices bread
- Butter For grilling bread.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Cooking
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon the chicken mixture on top, then top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook until the bread is golden and crispy, then flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve while warm and pair with a side salad, chips, or fresh veggies. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or other veggies. Make sure to avoid burning the bread by keeping the heat at medium.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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