Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip delivers a party-perfect blend of creamy cheese, shredded chicken, and zesty hot sauce. Hearty comfort meets game day excitement, inviting guests to dive into this irresistible crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup (226 grams) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup (30 grams) blue cheese (crumbled)
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (120 ml) Buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup (25 grams) green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash cream cheese until smooth and creamy in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, ensuring even distribution throughout the cream cheese base.
- Pour ranch dressing and Buffalo sauce into the mixture, stirring vigorously to create a uniform consistency.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, gently blending until all ingredients are harmoniously combined.
- Transfer the zesty concoction into a ceramic or glass baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a level surface.
- Position the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Verify doneness by observing a bubbling, molten cheese surface with slight golden edges.
- Carefully extract the dish from the oven, using caution to prevent burns.
- Generously garnish the top with crumbled blue cheese, creating a tangy accent.
- Sprinkle finely chopped green onions across the surface for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips or refreshing celery sticks for optimal dipping experience.
Notes
- Prepare this crowd-pleasing dip in just 30 minutes from start to finish, perfect for game day or spontaneous gatherings.
- Easily customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of Buffalo sauce to suit mild or spicy preferences.
- Shred chicken fresh or use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time and consistent flavor.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently in the microwave or oven to maintain creamy texture.
- Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing or add extra hot sauce for more intense Buffalo flavor.
- Store unopened cream cheese and pre-shred cheese in advance to streamline recipe preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg