It’s not too soon to be thinking about March Madness, the college basketball tournament that starts with Selection Sunday on March 16. The hoopla isn’t really complete until you’ve had your fill of game-day foods in the weeks leading up to the Final Four and the championship game in early April. Think nachos, pizza, wings and other fan favorites that can do double duty as dinner or weekend snack fare.
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And don’t forget sliders, a one-shot, do-it-all food that’s not only a perfect addition to your game-day feast but also works as a quick weeknight dinner with a salad (either lettuce or fruit) or as an after-school snack for the kids.
These chicken ranch sliders will put some pep in your game. Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the store or, even better, boil a hen or fryer so you’ll have delicious stock to freeze for later use.
These sliders require just a few steps. Shred the chicken, combine it with the cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and the other filling ingredients. Spread the mixture on the bottom half of the slider rolls, top them with the other half of the rolls, slather them with melted butter, sprinkle with bagel seasoning, and you’re done