Description
Buffalo chicken bacon dip blends spicy, creamy flavors for an irresistible appetizer. Crispy bacon and tender chicken merge with zesty buffalo sauce, creating a crowd-pleasing party snack you’ll crave at game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) shredded chicken
- 6 slices bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup (240 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (60 g) mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375F (190C) and tenderly coat an oven-safe dish with a non-stick shield, priming the canvas for culinary magic.
- Flavor Foundation: Whisk cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing in a generous bowl until the mixture achieves a velvety, seamless consistency that promises rich, tangy delight.
- Ingredient Symphony: Gently fold shredded chicken, bacon fragments, sharp cheddar, and a portion of mozzarella into the creamy base, ensuring each element is harmoniously integrated for a robust flavor profile.
- Baking Performance: Elegantly spread the mixture into the prepared dish, creating an even landscape and crown it with the remaining mozzarella, transforming the surface into a molten cheese masterpiece.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges bubble enthusiastically and the cheese melts into a golden, appetizing blanket, signaling the dip’s readiness.
- Final Flourish: Unveil from the oven and immediately garnish with reserved bacon crumbles and freshly chopped green onions, adding a vibrant crunch and visual appeal.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the dip steaming hot, surrounded by tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or rustic bread slices, inviting guests to dive into this irresistible appetizer.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to control spiciness, perfect for different taste preferences from mild to fiery.
- Prevent Dryness: Use freshly shredded chicken or rotisserie meat to maintain moisture and enhance overall texture of the dip.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Grate cheese directly before mixing to ensure smoother melting and prevent clumping during baking.
- Make-Ahead Strategy: Prepare the dip in advance and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld; bake just before serving for maximum freshness and optimal taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg