Description
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip delivers spicy comfort with tangy hot sauce and melted cheeses. Game day or party guests will devour this zesty, crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings bold southwestern flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Cheeses and Sauces:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C), ensuring optimal temperature for a perfectly heated dip.
- Whisk shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, and half the cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl until ingredients meld together smoothly.
- Carefully spread the creamy mixture into an oven-safe dish, creating an even layer for consistent heating.
- Generously top the mixture with remaining cheddar cheese and optional blue cheese crumbles, distributing evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate the dip is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly to allow flavors to settle and temperature to moderate.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, fresh celery sticks, or crunchy crackers for a delightful appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Achieve creamier texture by using room temperature cream cheese, which blends more smoothly and prevents lumps.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo wing sauce quantity, allowing spice-sensitive guests to enjoy the dip.
- Consider low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or light cream cheese for a healthier version without compromising flavor.
- Make this dip ahead of time by preparing and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, perfect for party prep and saving time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg