Loaded with smoky bacon, shredded chicken and melty cheese, these Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders are a party favorite made with Kountry Boys Original Bacon .
Difficulty: Easy
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 38 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup cooked Kountry Boys Original Bacon
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried dill
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Sliders:
12 slider buns
Garlic butter topping:
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 tsp garlic powder
Minced fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Method
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked bacon, cheese, ranch, mayonnaise and seasonings. Stir until smooth. Add shredded chicken and toss until evenly coated.
Slice the buns horizontally as a single slab if they aren’t pre-sliced. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the bread, then cap with the top half of the rolls.
Stir garlic powder into melted butter. Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.
Cover pan with foil and bake 15 mins. Remove foil and bake another 8-10 mins until the tops are golden and crisp.
Let rest for 5 mins before cutting into individual sliders. Sprinkle with parsley, if using, and serve warm.
Long Description
Some recipes just scream “crowd-pleaser,” and these Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders do exactly that. Smoky Kountry Boys Bacon, shredded chicken and melty cheddar get tossed in creamy ranch and mayo, then baked inside buttery slider rolls brushed with garlic butter. The result? Gooey, golden sliders that disappear faster than kickoff snacks at a Sunday tailgate.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, planning a backyard party or need a potluck recipe that’ll actually get remembered, these sliders hit all the marks: easy, cheesy and straight-up delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Smoky and savory – Kountry Boys Bacon gives every bite that signature Texas flavor
- Cheesy and creamy – cheddar, ranch and mayo make the filling gooey and rich
- Easy to prep ahead – assemble, cover and bake right before serving
- Feeds a crowd – one pan makes a dozen sliders in under 40 minutes
- Game day perfection – the kind of snack that keeps everyone coming back for more
Some recipes just scream “crowd-pleaser,” and these Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders do exactly that. Smoky Kountry Boys Bacon, shredded chicken and melty cheddar get tossed in creamy ranch and mayo, then baked inside buttery slider rolls brushed with garlic butter. The result? Gooey, golden sliders that disappear faster than kickoff snacks at a Sunday tailgate.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, planning a backyard party or need a potluck recipe that’ll actually get remembered, these sliders hit all the marks: easy, cheesy and straight-up delicious.
What Makes These Sliders Texas-Style?
When we call a recipe Texas-style, it means more than just turning up the heat. It’s about bold flavor, hearty portions and ingredients that bring people together. These sliders check every box — smoky Kountry Boys Bacon, juicy chicken and plenty of melty cheese stacked into buttery rolls and finished with garlicky butter on top. They’re not dainty appetizers; they’re the kind of satisfying, crowd-pleasing bites you’d find at a tailgate, backyard cookout or Friday night football spread.
Bigger, Bolder, Better
In Texas, bigger isn’t just a saying — it’s a way of life. These sliders lean into that spirit by turning a simple snack into something substantial. Piled high with smoky bacon, tender chicken and gooey cheese, then baked until golden, they’ve got the size, flavor and staying power that put ordinary party food to shame.
Why Kountry Boys Bacon Makes the Difference
Regular bacon gets lost in cheesy recipes, but Kountry Boys Bacon is thick, smoky and hearty enough to hold its own. It adds crunch and depth inside the filling, while the drippings make the garlic butter topping even more flavorful. It’s the difference between just another slider and one folks will ask for by name.
How to Serve Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders
These sliders are as flexible as they are flavorful:
- Game Day Snack – Perfect tray-bake appetizer for football season
- Family Dinner – Serve with a salad or fries for a quick meal
- Backyard Party – Easy to prep ahead and bake off when guests arrive
- Potluck Winner – Travels well and always gets recipe requests
Flavor Variations
- Spicy Kick – Add diced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese to the filling
- BBQ Twist – Stir in a spoonful of barbecue sauce for sweet and smoky flavor
- Tex-Mex Style – Swap in Monterey Jack and add a dash of chili powder
- Extra Cheesy – Layer mozzarella on top before baking for gooey pull-apart sliders
Tips for the Best Results
- Keep buns connected when slicing to make assembly easier
- Use a serrated knife to slice rolls evenly without tearing
- Don’t skimp on the garlic butter — it makes the tops golden and flavorful
- Let sliders rest a few minutes before cutting so the filling sets
- Serve warm so the cheese stays gooey and the bread stays crisp
Why This Recipe Works
These sliders nail the balance of smoky, creamy and cheesy. The bacon brings depth, the ranch dressing ties everything together, and the buttery garlic topping adds that irresistible finish. Easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for a party, this is the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep in your back pocket.
Bringing Texas Flavor to Your Table
At Kountry Boys, we believe bacon should never play a background role. These Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Sliders prove just that — smoky, cheesy and loaded with Texas-sized flavor.
From tailgates to weeknight dinners, these sliders are built for sharing and guaranteed to be the first dish gone.
Try more crowd favorites like our Buffalo Pig Shots or Jalapeño Bacon Turnovers.