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I gotta tell you about my go-to Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups! This dish mashes together the comfort of traditional lasagna with a kick of spicy buffalo chicken. There's something magical about how the cheese oozes into that tangy sauce. My family literally jumps for joy whenever these show up on the dinner table.
What Makes These So Good
These roll ups give you the same amount in each serving, which is super handy. They're a lifesaver on crazy weeknights since you can make them ahead and stick them in the freezer. The mix of four cheeses with that buffalo sauce creates a taste that you won't find anywhere else.
Stuff You'll Need
- Lasagna Noodles: Grab a 16-ounce box of regular noodles, cooked until just firm. You can use oven-ready ones too, just boil them for about 3 minutes first.
- Alfredo Sauce: Buy it ready-made to save time or whip up your own if you're feeling fancy.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: Go for something zingy and hot like Frank's RedHot for that real buffalo taste.
- Ricotta Cheese: This creamy stuff forms the base of your filling.
- Cream Cheese: Adds a luxurious texture and works great with those buffalo flavors.
- Parmesan Cheese: Brings that salty, sharp taste to your filling.
- Shredded Chicken: A store-bought rotisserie chicken or some cooked chicken breasts work great here.
- Petite-Diced Tomatoes: Make sure to drain them well. Try Rotel if you want extra heat.
- Mozzarella Cheese: This melts into that stretchy, gooey goodness on top.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, celery salt, and black pepper make everything taste better.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Get Noodles Ready
- Cook your lasagna noodles in salty water until they're just firm, around 8 minutes. Drain them and lay them out on some parchment paper.
- Create Your Sauce
- Mix your Alfredo and buffalo wing sauce together. Pour half into a greased dish or skillet.
- Whip Up The Filling
- Throw your ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan, chicken, tomatoes, and seasonings in a bowl and stir until everything's smooth.
- Roll Everything Up
- Spread filling across each noodle, add some mozzarella, then roll them up tight. Stand each roll upright in your dish.
- Into The Oven
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Take the foil off, add more cheese, and broil until it bubbles and turns golden.
Foods That Go Well With It
We always have some garlic bread on the side to mop up that amazing sauce. A fresh Caesar salad or some oven-roasted veggies cut through the richness nicely. Sometimes we put out extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, which really knocks it out of the park.
Do The Prep Work Early
You can put these together up to two days before cooking and keep them in the fridge. Or freeze them for up to three months if you want. Cooking from frozen? Just add about 30 more minutes in the oven. The leftovers warm up great too.
Twist It Your Way
Try adding spinach or mushrooms if you want to sneak in some veggies. If you love heat, throw in some Rotel tomatoes or sprinkle in red pepper flakes. Blue cheese bits are awesome too if you're after that classic wing flavor.
Insider Tricks
Cook those noodles just firm enough, it'll make rolling them way easier. Always go for full-fat ricotta for the creamiest results. Setting the rolls upright in the pan creates those crispy edges everyone will fight over.
Great For Gatherings
I always turn to these roll ups when I need to feed a bunch of people. You can easily double the recipe and get everything ready beforehand. They always disappear fast at potlucks and game day parties, especially when folks taste that awesome buffalo chicken flavor.
What Makes This Dish Special
There's nothing quite like mixing familiar lasagna comfort with a spicy buffalo twist. It's become one of our top family meals because it's not hard to make but feels fancy enough for guests too. And those layers of melty cheese make everybody smile!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why stand the rolls upright?
- Keeping them upright helps the tops crisp under the broiler. Flat ones work fine too!
- → Why is whole milk ricotta better?
- It has the creamiest, smoothest, and richest texture for your filling.
- → Can veggies be included?
- You can! Try adding things like sautéed spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onions, or even shredded carrots.
- → What’s the purpose of foil spray?
- It stops the foil from sticking to your cheesy sauce while baking.
- → How do I make it in advance?
- Put the rolls together ahead of time, store them in the fridge, and bake later. Add extra baking time if they’re cold.