Description
Spicy buffalo chicken bombs combine creamy cheese and zesty hot sauce in a handheld appetizer. Crispy golden edges and melted interior make these irresistible party snacks perfect for game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups pulled buffalo chicken (slow cooker)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- ¼ cup (30 g) blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup (30 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (30 g) Fontina cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup (30 g) Gouda cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing
- 1 tbsp Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce
- 2 packages Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits (8 biscuits per package)
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Craft a harmonious buffalo chicken blend, whisking cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, Monterey Jack, Fontina, Gouda, and Frank’s RedHot sauce into a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- Cooling Phase: Incorporate buffalo chicken into the cheese mixture, spread on a sheet tray, and refrigerate until slightly firmed, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 13×9-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray, creating an optimal baking environment.
- Biscuit Transformation: Carefully roll each biscuit into a 5-inch circular shape, forming a delicate foundation for the flavorful filling.
- Filling and Sealing: Position a precise portion of buffalo chicken mixture in the biscuit’s center, then meticulously fold and pinch edges to create a completely sealed, compact pocket.
- Strategic Arrangement: Place filled biscuits seam-side down in the casserole dish, arranging 6 in the center row and 5 on each side for even baking and aesthetic presentation.
- Baking Process: Bake for 30-35 minutes until tops achieve a rich, golden-brown hue, signaling perfect doneness and caramelization.
- Finishing Touches: Immediately brush with melted butter and sprinkle kosher salt, enhancing the bombs’ flavor profile and visual appeal.
- Serving Recommendation: Present piping hot, accompanied by additional blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, and extra Frank’s RedHot sauce for an interactive and indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategically: Make buffalo chicken mixture in advance to save time and allow flavors to meld intensely.
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate cheese and chicken blend to achieve optimal consistency and easier handling during assembly.
- Seal Bombs Meticulously: Pinch biscuit edges carefully to prevent filling from leaking during baking, ensuring each bite remains packed with flavor.
- Customize Hot Level: Adjust Frank’s RedHot sauce quantity to match personal spice preference, creating a personalized buffalo chicken experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 596 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg