Creamy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
A quick and easy party snack featuring a rich blend of cream cheese, ranch, and buffalo sauce with shredded chicken and melted cheese. Perfect for game day or weeknight cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup full-fat ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
- Extra ranch dressing for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and minced garlic. Mix until completely smooth.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×9 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling around the edges and cheese is melted.
- Switch oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown and spotted. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with green onions and serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Use block cheese for better melting than pre-shredded varieties. Watch the broiler closely as cheese can burn quickly. For a milder dip, reduce buffalo sauce to 1/4 cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 15
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