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I've gotta tell you about my go-to Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Rolls! This meal mixes up two awesome favorites - traditional lasagna and zesty buffalo chicken. When that smooth, cheesy stuffing blends with the kick of buffalo sauce, it creates something really special. My whole family jumps for joy whenever these show up on the dinner table.
What Makes These So Great
These rolls give you just the right amount in each serving. They're super handy for crazy weeknights since you can make them beforehand and stick them in the freezer. The way those four cheeses mix with tangy buffalo sauce makes a taste you won't get anywhere else.
Ingredients You'll Want
- Lasagna Noodles: Grab a 16-ounce box of regular lasagna sheets, cooked until slightly firm. You can briefly cook no-boil noodles for about 3 minutes if that's what you have.
- Alfredo Sauce: Go with ready-made for a quick fix or whip up your own if you're feeling fancy.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: Pick a zesty, hot option like Frank's RedHot for that real buffalo taste.
- Ricotta Cheese: This velvety cheese forms the main part of your filling.
- Cream Cheese: Brings extra smoothness and works great with buffalo flavors.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds that nice tangy bite to your filling mix.
- Shredded Chicken: Store-bought rotisserie or home-cooked chicken breasts work perfectly here.
- Petite-Diced Tomatoes: Make sure to drain them well. Try Rotel if you want more heat.
- Mozzarella Cheese: This stretchy cheese creates that amazing melty top layer.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, celery salt, and black pepper bring all the flavors together.
Simple Cooking Steps
- Cook Your Pasta
- Cook those lasagna sheets in salty water for about 8 minutes until they're still a bit firm. Drain them and lay them flat on some parchment paper.
- Blend Your Sauces
- Mix your Alfredo and buffalo sauces together. Pour half this mixture into a greased pan or baking dish.
- Create Your Filling
- Throw ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan, chicken, tomatoes, and all your seasonings into a big bowl and stir until everything's well combined.
- Roll Everything Up
- Spread your filling across each noodle, scatter some mozzarella on top, and roll them up tight. Stand these rolls upright in your dish.
- Into The Oven
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Take the foil off, add more cheese on top, and broil until you get those golden bubbly spots.
Foods That Go Well Together
We always enjoy these rolls with some warm garlic bread to soak up that amazing sauce. A fresh Caesar salad or some oven-roasted veggies cut through the richness just right. Sometimes we put out extra ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping and it really takes them up a notch.
Plan Ahead Options
You can't beat these rolls for prepping early! Put them together up to two days before and store in the fridge, or freeze them for up to three months. If you're cooking from frozen, just add around 30 extra minutes to your baking time. They warm up great the next day too.
Tasty Variations
I like to toss in spinach or mushrooms sometimes to get more veggies in there. If you love heat, try using Rotel tomatoes or sprinkle in some red pepper flakes. Adding blue cheese bits works amazingly too if you want that classic buffalo wing experience.
Helpful Hints
Always cook your noodles just until they're firm but flexible - it makes rolling them so much easier. I always go for whole milk ricotta for the creamiest results. Standing your rolls upright in the pan helps get those crunchy edges that everyone fights over!
Great For Get-Togethers
Whenever I need to feed a bunch of people, these rolls are my first choice. You can easily double up on everything and get all the prep done ahead of time. They always disappear fast at potlucks and game watches, especially when folks taste that awesome buffalo chicken flavor.
Why This Dish Wins Hearts
There's nothing quite like mixing the comfort of pasta with a spicy buffalo twist. It's become one of our top family meals because it's not hard to make but still feels special enough when company comes over. And let's be honest, those layers of melty cheese make everybody smile!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → How does standing the rolls change texture?
- Standing them up lets the tops crisp up nicely under the broiler, but you can lay them flat if you’d rather.
- → Why pick whole milk ricotta?
- It gives the filling a much silkier, richer texture than lower fat options.
- → Can extra veggies be added?
- You can toss in mushrooms, peppers, onions, celery, zucchini, spinach, or carrots to replace some chicken or tomatoes.
- → Is spraying foil necessary?
- Yes, lightly spray it so it doesn’t stick to all that melted cheese while baking.
- → Can I prep it early?
- You can build the rolls and refrigerate them. Bake directly from the fridge, adding a bit more time.