Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch) Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a game day winner! Creamy, spicy, and cheesy, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken cut into small cubes
- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 1 bottle (5 oz) red hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- cayenne pepper to taste
- chopped fresh scallions optional, for garnish
- celery and/or pita or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your dip will be perfectly heated and bubbly by the time it’s ready to serve.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, red hot sauce, and shredded chicken. Stir until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Step 3: Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled blue cheese. Mix until everything is evenly distributed. If you like extra spice, sprinkle in some cayenne pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Spoon the mixture into an oven-safe dish. Spread it out evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip. This will create a deliciously cheesy crust as it bakes.
- Step 6: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Step 7: Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Top with chopped fresh scallions for a pop of color and flavor. Serve with celery sticks or pita/tortilla chips for dipping.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Oven-safe dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving platter
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese.
- Swap out the blue cheese for feta cheese if you prefer a different flavor.
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken for an even quicker option.