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Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6-8 servings 1x

Description

This Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cream Cheese is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or casual gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese, it’s baked until hot and bubbly, then garnished with green onions and served with celery sticks and crackers for dipping.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

For Serving

  • Celery sticks
  • Crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures it’s hot and ready to bake the dip evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Mix the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Use a fork or a mixer to blend everything together until it’s smooth and uniform in texture.
  3. Add the Chicken and Cheese: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to ensure every bite contains a good balance of chicken and cheese.
  4. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture to an 8×8 inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese on top for a golden, cheesy crust once baked.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and lightly browned on top.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions for color and freshness. Serve warm with celery sticks and crackers for dipping.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to make the dip milder or spicier according to your preference.
  • Try substituting ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a tangier flavor.
  • Serve immediately for best taste, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
  • For a thicker dip, add more shredded cheese or cream cheese.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Dip, Cream Cheese Dip, Spicy Chicken Dip, Game Day Dip, Party Appetizer, Cheesy Chicken Dip

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