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Oozing Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pastry Roll

The ultimate game-day appetizer. A golden, flaky crescent dough crust filled with a molten, oozing mixture of shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 tube seamless refrigerated crescent dough 8 oz, or puff pastry/pizza dough
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash
Buffalo Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken finely shredded
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup buffalo wing sauce e.g., Frank's RedHot
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing optional
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch/blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  3. Fold the shredded chicken, cheddar, and mozzarella into the cream cheese mixture until completely coated and thick.
  4. Unroll the crescent dough onto the parchment paper into a 12x8 inch rectangle. If using perforated dough, pinch all seams tightly closed.
  5. Spoon the chicken filling down the center third of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the top and bottom.
  6. Fold the long sides of the dough over the filling, overlapping them. Fold the short ends under. Pinch all seams to seal tightly, and flip the roll so the main seam is face-down on the pan.
  7. Brush the entire exterior with the egg wash. Cut 3 or 4 small slits in the top to vent steam.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and deeply golden brown. Let rest for 5-10 minutes on the pan before slicing so the cheese sets slightly. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not skip the resting time! Slicing it immediately out of the oven will cause all the cheese to run out. Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer, not a microwave.