Description
Hearty buffalo chicken dip brings zesty flavors together in one irresistible appetizer. Creamy cheese, tender chicken, and spicy sauce create a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave at game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups/473 ml cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup/118 ml buffalo sauce (like Franks RedHot)
- ½ cup/118 ml ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing if preferred)
- 8 oz/227 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup/113 g shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup/57 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup/59 ml crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsps chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Workspace: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and fully integrated, creating a luxurious sauce with consistent texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese into the creamy mixture, ensuring all components are evenly distributed and thoroughly coated.
- Assemble and Top: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly, then crown with additional cheddar cheese and optional crumbled blue cheese to develop a golden, appetizing crust.
- Bake and Finish: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges bubble and center is thoroughly heated, monitoring for perfect doneness.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from oven and allow to settle for a few minutes, then sprinkle with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant final touch.
- Serve: Present immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrots, or warm crusty bread, ready to delight guests with its rich, tangy flavor profile.
Notes
- Cheese Melting Technique: Grate cheeses at room temperature for smoother, more even melting and better incorporation into the creamy base.
- Chicken Preparation: Shred chicken finely and ensure it’s completely cooled before mixing to prevent excess moisture and maintain dip’s thick consistency.
- Spice Adjustment: Customize buffalo sauce heat level by selecting mild, medium, or hot sauce depending on personal preference or guest tolerance.
- Dietary Modification: Swap regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives for lighter version; use Greek yogurt for added protein and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 853 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg