Crack Chicken Dip Hawaiian Rolls Recipe – shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection in sweet Hawaiian rolls. Topped with a buttery ranch glaze, they’re irresistibly delicious! Perfect with fresh veggies, a garden salad, or even a bowl of creamy tomato soup.
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Crack Chicken Dip in Mini Bread Bowls
These Crack Chicken Hawaiian Rolls were the star of our game day party last weekend. OMG! They are SO good! Our favorite Crack Chicken Dip stuffed into sweet Hawaiian rolls and baked to perfection. They are irresistibly delicious, making them a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
What does CRACK mean?
If a recipe has “crack” in the title it means that the recipe has cheddar, bacon, and ranch in the ingredients. It all started with my Crack Dip way back in 2007. I made the dip for a Titans football game. Everyone went crazy over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and said it was like crack. The name stuck.
According to the dictionary, the definition of crack is “of superior excellence or ability”. We think the flavor combination of cheddar, bacon, and ranch fits this definition! This recipe is most definitely of superior excellence!
How to Make Crack Chicken Dip Hawaiian Rolls
This appetizer is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded chicken.
Place Hawaiian rolls on a large baking sheet. Cut a square in the top of each roll and press the bread square down into the roll. In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and ranch seasoning. Brush the rolls with the melted ranch butter. Divide the dip mixture between the rolls.
Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly. Brush the rolls with any leftover ranch butter and sprinkle with parsley or green onions.
Helpful Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can substitute any shredded chicken in this dip – chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken.
- For lower-calories, substitute turkey bacon, low-fat cream cheese, and plain Greek yogurt.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your preference.
- Can I make Chicken Dip Bread Bowls in advance? Yes! Assemble the rolls and cover the pan with plastic wrap. Store the rolls in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking cold straight from the fridge.
- Can I freeze Crack Chicken Bread Bowls? Yes! Assemble the rolls and place in the freezer. Transfer frozen rolls to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to four months.
- When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave or the oven.
What to Serve with Crack Chicken Hawaiian Rolls
These rolls should come with a warning label. They are dangerously delicious. They are always hit at game day parties and make a satisfying dinner option as well.
- For game day, pair these savory rolls with various finger foods and dips. A platter of fresh veggies with ranch or blue cheese dip adds a crisp, refreshing contrast.
- Buffalo wings or BBQ meatballs can complement the rolls with their bold flavors, while a bowl of tortilla chips with guacamole, salsa, and queso provides a fun, shareable side.
- For dinner, consider serving the rolls alongside a fresh garden salad with a tangy vinaigrette to balance the richness of the filling.
- Roasted vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots add a healthy, colorful touch, and creamy tomato soup offers a comforting, warm accompaniment.
No matter how you serve these rolls, they are a guaranteed hit! Looking for more game day recipes? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Crack Chicken Dip Hawaiian Rolls
Yield: 24 rolls
Crack Chicken Dip Hawaiian Rolls Recipe – shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection in sweet Hawaiian rolls. Topped with a buttery ranch glaze, they’re irresistibly delicious! Perfect with fresh veggies, a garden salad, or even a bowl of creamy tomato soup.
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Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, 1 packet of ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded chicken.
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Place Hawaiian rolls on a large baking sheet. Cut a square in the top of each roll and press the bread square down into the roll.
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In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning. Brush the rolls with the melted ranch butter. Divide the chicken mixture between the rolls.
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Bake covered in aluminum foil for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to crisp up the rolls.
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Brush the rolls with any leftover ranch butter and sprinkle with parsley or green onions.
- I use rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can substitute any shredded chicken in this dip – chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken.
- For lower-calories, substitute turkey bacon, low-fat cream cheese, and plain Greek yogurt.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your personal preference.
- Can I make Chicken Dip Bread Bowls in advance? Yes! Assemble the rolls and cover the pan with plastic wrap. Store the rolls in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking cold straight from the fridge.
- Can I freeze Crack Chicken Bread Bowls? Yes! Assemble the rolls and place in the freezer. Transfer frozen rolls to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to four months.
- When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container rin the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
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