Buffalo Chicken Dip 

Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy appetizer that combines the flavors of buffalo wings with the convenience of a dip. It's a crowd pleaser at parties, game days, or casual gatherings. The rich blend of cheeses and the kick from the hot sauce make it irresistible when served warm with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup (125 ml) buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)

• ½ cup (125 ml) ranch dressing

• 1 cup (250 ml) shredded cheddar cheese

• Optional: ¼ cup (60 ml) blue cheese crumbles

• Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into a 1-quart (1 L) baking dish, spreading it evenly.

4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip. If using, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles over the top as well.

5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks like celery and carrots.

Nutritional Information (per 2-tablespoon serving)

• Calories: Approximately 61 kcal

• Protein: 3 g

• Total Fat: 5 g

  • Saturated Fat: 2 g

• Carbohydrates: 1 g

  • Sugars: <1 g

• Cholesterol: 17 mg

• Sodium: 216 mg

• Calcium: Not specified

• Iron: Not specified