Eagles vs. Chiefs Game Day (BEST BUFFALO DIP) 🏈🧀🎉
🏈‼️BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP‼️ 🏈
Looking for an appetizer to wow the crowd! Here’s my famous buffalo chicken dip for the big Sunday win.
Here’s a Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe using freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or crystals)
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese & Colby jack
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra
richness)
• fresh jalapeños
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Add Chicken & Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
4. Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish (8x8 or similar). Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
5. Melt & Bubble: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
6. Optional Broil: Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden, slightly crispy top.
7. Serve: Enjoy warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, crackers ;)
Let me know if you want any tweaks!
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