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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Game Day

    Easy Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese

    Published: Jan 10, 2017 ยท Updated: Jun 2, 2020 Author: Sharon Rigsby

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    If you love Buffalo chicken wings, you will love my Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese. Like my appetizer recipe for Buffalo Chicken Bites, it has all the delicious spicy flavor of Buffalo chicken wings but none of the mess!

    Buffalo Chicken Dip in a small baking dish with celery, carrots, and triscuits on the side.

    Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese equals Buffalo sauce plus three kinds of cheese and chicken. Need I say more? Quick and easy, this dip can be made ahead and then baked the day of your party.

    I have to confess I am not a big football or Super Bowl fan, but I am a fan of Super Bowl food! Oh my goodness, I love this cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip and all of the other yummy appetizers. I can’t wait for the big game and I almost wish every Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday!

    If you are like me and you love Buffalo anything, I promise that you will love this dip!

    More game-day or Super Bowl appetizer recipes:

    If you need more menu ideas for a tailgate or football party, why not check out my recipes for tasty Redneck Caviar,  Jalapeno Corn Dip with Cream Cheese, Hanky Panky Appetizer, Crispy Buffalo Wings, yummy Easy Pigs in a Blanket, and to die for Skillet Macho Nachos.  Need a few more ideas? Check out my 23 Quick and Easy Game Day Snacks post featuring lots of easy recipes and menu ideas.

    How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese

    There are only six ingredients in this tasty Buffalo Chicken Dip: cream cheese, blue cheese or ranch salad dressing, wing or buffalo sauce, blue cheese, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack cheese and canned cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.

    Buffalo Chicken Dip ingredients on a cutting board including crumbled blue cheese and canned chunk chicken.

    When you are ready to prepare this delicious dip, first preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

    Add the softened cream cheese to a large bowl and stir until smooth and creamy. Add the dressing, buffalo sauce, one-half cup of the mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, the blue cheese, and chicken. Stir to combine.

    Half the shredded cheese and the rest of the ingredients in a large glass mixing bowl.

    Place this mixture in a small baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese on top.

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling. Serve immediately with heavy-duty chips or crackers such as Fritos or Triscuits or veggies.

    Sharon’s Tips:

    You can substitute 2 cups shredded or finely chopped cooked chicken for the canned chicken.

    To make-ahead, make the dip but do not bake it. Cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, take the dip out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking and allow to come to room temperature and then follow the directions above.

    You can use Buffalo or wing sauce. 

    As you might imagine, this dish is spicy. If you would like to tone down the heat, reduce the amount of Buffalo sauce you add or choose a Buffalo or wing sauce labeled mild.  And if you enjoy buffalo flavors, check out my recipes for Buffalo Shrimp Recipe, Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake, and Buffalo Shrimp Po’Boys. 

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    Buffalo Chicken Dip in a small baking dish with celery, carrots, and triscuits on the side.

    Easy Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese

    Sharon Rigsby
    If you love Buffalo wings, you will love this dip. It tastes just like the wings, but without the mess! It's a perfect game-day or Super Bowl snack. And, easy to prepare.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 313 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • ยฝ cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
    • ยฝ cup buffalo sauce
    • ยฝ cup blue cheese crumbled
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese halved
    • 19.50 oz canned chicken in water drained
    • crackers, chips or veggies for dipping

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Add the softened cream cheese to a large bowl and stir until smooth and creamy. Add the dressing, buffalo sauce, ยฝ cup of the mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, the blue cheese, and chicken. Stir to combine.
    • Place this mixture in a small baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese on top.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling. Serve immediately with heavy-duty chips or crackers such as Fritos or Triscuits and/or veggies.

    Notes

    You can substitute 2 cups shredded or finely chopped cooked chicken for the canned chicken.
    To make-ahead, make the dip but do not bake it. Cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, take the dip out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking and allow to come to room temperature and then follow the directions above.
    You can use Buffalo or wing sauce.ย 
    As you might imagine, this dish is spicy. If you would like to tone down the heat, reduce the amount of Buffalo sauce you add or choose a Buffalo or wing sauce labeled mild.ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 15gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 101mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 0.7mg
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    1. Kerri Mohar

      December 17, 2019 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      This appetizer is a huge hit for a football party or a fancy holiday party. Each time I make it, itโ€™s a huge hit. Itโ€™s savory, warm and comforting especially on a cold winter day. I serve it with fresh veggies and chips and everyone loves it!

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