Description
Mouthwatering buffalo chicken dip croissants bring zesty Southern comfort to classic pastry. Creamy, spicy filling nestled in flaky layers creates an irresistible appetizer you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Sauces and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 4 large croissants
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) to ensure optimal heating for the croissants.
- Create a zesty filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese crumbles into a uniform mixture.
- Carefully split each croissant horizontally to form two distinct layers, creating a perfect vessel for the spicy filling.
- Distribute the buffalo chicken mixture generously across the bottom half of each croissant, ensuring an even and substantial coverage.
- Arrange the loaded croissants on a baking sheet, positioning them to allow even heat distribution.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a bubbly filling and lightly golden croissant edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Extract from the oven and immediately sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the top for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve while piping hot to maximize flavor and texture, allowing guests to enjoy the crisp croissant and creamy, spicy filling.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese beforehand ensures smooth, even mixing without lumps.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation and added flavor complexity.
- Consider gluten-free croissants or lettuce wraps for alternative dietary needs.
- Control spice levels by adjusting buffalo wing sauce quantity to personal heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg