Best 5 Ranch Hand Sandwiches Recipes

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The ranch hand sandwich is a classic American sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It is made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen, and it can be customized to your liking. This article provides two delicious variations of the ranch hand sandwich: the classic ranch hand sandwich and the deluxe ranch hand sandwich. Both sandwiches are made with sliced ham, American cheese, and a creamy ranch dressing, but the deluxe version also includes bacon, lettuce, and tomato. No matter which version you choose, you're sure to enjoy this hearty and flavorful sandwich.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING



Homemade Ranch Dressing image

Ree Drummond's Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, features buttermilk, fresh herbs and cayenne pepper.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup real mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash hot sauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (as needed for desired consistency)

Steps:

  • Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
  • In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup Dijon mustard (or country/grainy mustard)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
Crushed red pepper, for sprinkling, optional
1 pound thick-cut bacon, sliced in half
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
8 soft whole grain buns

Steps:

  • With a very sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts in half down the middle. This will result in 8 chicken breast pieces that are thinner and uniform in size.
  • Next, make the marinade. In a large bowl mix together the honey, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper to taste, lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge, 2 to 4 hours.
  • While the chicken marinates, fry up the bacon until chewy. When finished cooking, reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon grease and pour off the rest of the grease (but do not clean the skillet).
  • When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the marinade and cook it in the skillet over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes each side. Brush a little reserved bacon grease on the chicken as you cook it. (Or you can grill the chicken breasts on an indoor or outdoor grill.)
  • When a couple of minutes grilling time are left, lay 2 pieces of bacon onto each chicken breast. Top with some Cheddar and allow it to melt on the grill (if you need to remove the chicken you can finish melting the cheese under the broiler).
  • Halve the rolls and immediately load with the bacon-and-cheese covered chicken.

RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 5-to-6-ounce chicken cutlets
1 small clove garlic
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions
4 slices pepper Jack cheese
4 kaiser or onion rolls, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, for topping
Potato chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Combine 1/4 cup buttermilk, the hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the ranch sauce: Mince the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board; mash with the flat side of a chef's knife to make a paste. Combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, vinegar, the remaining 2 tablespoons buttermilk and the chives in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken to the grill, letting the excess marinade drip off. Grill until marked on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip the chicken, top each piece with a slice of cheese and continue grilling until just cooked through, 2 to 4 more minutes.
  • Spread each roll with some of the ranch sauce and fill with the chicken, lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 116 milligrams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SANDWICH ROLL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacons, Frank's Red Hot Original, white sandwich bread, egg, chicken, ranch dressing, monterey jack cheese, baby spinach, ranch butter, butter, ranch dressing

Provided by Griffin Bohen-Meissner

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 bacons, depending on bacon width
⅓ cup Frank's Red Hot Original
12 slices white sandwich bread
1 egg, whisked
¾ lb chicken, thin deli-sliced
½ cup ranch dressing
½ lb monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
baby spinach, handful
ranch butter
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Lay out bacon slices on a parchment-lined sheet tray. Generously brush each slice with Frank's Red Hot Original. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bacon is browned and cooked through. Drain bacon on a paper towel, keeping the hot sauce brushed side facing up. Set aside.
  • Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a large cutting board (the entire board should be covered with plastic). Place 1 slice of bread in the upper left corner of the board. Brush the right edge of the bread with whisked egg, then place a second slice of bread next to the first so that it overlaps with the egg wash. Press the two seams of bread together with fingers to seal. Repeat with the rest of the bread, forming 3 rows of 4 slices, brushing with egg wash and pressing to seal wherever the slices overlap. This will form a large rectangle of bread.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll out the bread rectangle as thinly as possible.
  • In the center of the rectangle, lay out half of the chicken in a row. Top with a drizzle of ranch dressing. Arrange half of the bacon slices on top (horizontally), followed by half of the sliced cheese and half of the spinach. Repeat layering with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Brush the top edge of the sandwich roll with whisked egg. Roll the entire sandwich up from the bottom to form a long log. Wrap log tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350ºF.
  • Mix together melted butter and ranch in a small bowl. Unwrap the sandwich log, place on a sheet tray, and brush sandwich surface with ranch butter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, until bread is lightly golden and cheese is melted.
  • Slice and serve. (Optional: Serve with more ranch for dipping.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 1 gram

EASY CUCUMBER PARTY SANDWICHES



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These easy, beautiful, yummy sandwiches are perfect for brunches, tea parties or spring and summer lunches. Can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving. This is an easy appetizer to prepare the day before, except for the assembly. The cream cheese mixture is actually better after about 8 hours. Feel free to experiment with the dressing; we prefer the buttermilk dressing but ranch or Italian works great, too. Also, cocktail bread can be substituted for the hand-cut bread, which will save 10 to 15 minutes.

Provided by Linnea Wittenburg Bennett

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package whipped cream cheese with chives
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
1 (1 pound) loaf thinly sliced white bread
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup snipped fresh dill leaves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and dried dill in a bowl until creamy and smooth.
  • Cut crusts from bread slices; cut sliced bread into decorative shapes (such as rounds or flowers) with cookie cutters. Spread each piece of bread with cream cheese mixture and top with a cucumber slice. Top each canape with a few fresh dill leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 454.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and quality meats will make a big difference in the overall taste of your sandwich.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating ranch hand sandwiches. Try different combinations of ingredients to find your favorites.
  • Make it a meal: Serve your ranch hand sandwich with a side of chips, a salad, or some fruit for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

The ranch hand sandwich is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and endless possibilities, it's a sandwich that everyone can enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the ranch hand sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.

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