Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks

why make this recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks are a delicious and fun snack or appetizer. They combine the savory flavors of chicken and bacon with creamy ranch and gooey cheese, all wrapped up in soft pizza dough. This recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or just a tasty treat at home. They are easy to make and sure to please everyone.

how to make Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough
• Cooked chicken, chopped
• Cooked bacon, chopped
• Ranch dressing
• Mozzarella string cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface.
3. Spread ranch dressing on the dough.
4. Evenly distribute the chopped cooked chicken and bacon over the ranch dressing.
5. Place mozzarella string cheese sticks on top.
6. Roll the dough tightly to encase the fillings.
7. Slice the rolled dough into individual cheese sticks.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

how to serve Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks

Serve these cheese sticks warm out of the oven. They can be a great finger food for parties. Pair them with extra ranch dressing for dipping or a spicy sauce for some heat. They make great snacks for watching movies or enjoying with friends.

how to store Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks

If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for about 2-3 days. To reheat, place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes until warmed through.

tips to make Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks

• Use pre-cooked chicken and bacon to save time.
• Feel free to add other ingredients like diced peppers or onions for extra flavor.
• Make sure to roll the dough tightly to prevent any filling from spilling out during baking.

variation

You can swap out the ranch dressing for barbecue sauce for a different flavor. Adding different cheeses, like cheddar or pepper jack, will also give these sticks a nice twist.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
   Yes, store-bought pizza dough works great and saves time!

2. Can I freeze these cheese sticks?
   Yes, you can freeze them! Make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe container.

3. What else can I dip these cheese sticks in?
   Besides ranch dressing, you can try marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, or even a spicy sriracha dip.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Sticks

A delicious and fun snack featuring chicken, bacon, creamy ranch, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft pizza dough.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the cheese sticks

• 1 package Pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup Cooked chicken, chopped Use pre-cooked chicken to save time
• 1 cup Cooked bacon, chopped Use pre-cooked bacon for convenience
• 1/2 cup Ranch dressing Can substitute with barbecue sauce for variation
• 5 sticks Mozzarella string cheese Cut in half if needed

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface.
3. Spread ranch dressing on the dough.
4. Evenly distribute the chopped cooked chicken and bacon over the ranch dressing.
5. Place mozzarella string cheese sticks on top.
6. Roll the dough tightly to encase the fillings.
7. Slice the rolled dough into individual cheese sticks.

Baking

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Tips: Pair with extra ranch dressing for dipping or a spicy sauce for some heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C).