Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)
Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip. Perfect for game days and parties, served hot with crunchy tortilla chips.
# What you'll need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Meats
06 - 12 ounces (2 cups) cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Sauces
07 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
→ For Serving
08 - 7 ounces tortilla chips or corn chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Incorporate the shredded chicken and buffalo wing sauce into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until well combined.
04 - Gently fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
05 - Transfer the prepared mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the reserved shredded cheddar cheese over the surface of the dip.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbling around the edges.
08 - Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the dip to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
09 - Serve the warm buffalo chicken dip alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You're going to adore how incredibly simple it is to whip up something so spectacularly flavorful.
- It's one of those magical dishes that disappears faster than you can say 'game day,' perfect for any gathering.
02 -
- Seriously, ensure your cream cheese is properly softened; cold cream cheese makes for a lumpy, sad dip, and nobody wants that.
- The type of buffalo sauce truly makes a difference here, so use one you genuinely enjoy for the best flavor profile.
03 -
- When folding in the cheese, be gentle; overmixing can make the texture tough rather than creamy and smooth.
- For the ultimate party presentation and to keep it warm, consider baking this in a small cast-iron skillet or an attractive oven-safe ceramic dish you can bring straight to the table.