Hot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Hot, spicy chicken with tangy buffalo sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for game day snacking and entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
08 - Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms leftovers into something people will actually fight over, no exaggeration needed.
  • The balance between creamy, tangy, and spicy hits every craving at once without feeling heavy.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when company shows up, which saves your sanity.
  • Even picky eaters who claim they dont like spicy food end up going back for seconds.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will never blend properly, leaving you with lumpy dip that looks unprofessional and tastes uneven.
  • Dont skip the cooling time after baking or the first person to dive in will regret it immediately with a burned tongue.
  • Using pre-shredded cheese is tempting, but block cheese you shred yourself melts smoother and tastes fresher.
03 -
  • Taste your buffalo sauce before mixing it in, some brands are much hotter than others and you can always add more but cant take it back.
  • Let the dip sit for a full five minutes after baking, the texture firms up just enough to make scooping easier and prevents chip breakage.
  • Use a shallow, wide baking dish instead of a deep one for more of that crispy, golden top everyone fights over.
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