Buffalo Chicken Dip with Chips (Printable)
This crowd-pleasing, creamy, and spicy buffalo chicken dip is ideal for parties. Enjoy it hot with crunchy tortilla chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ For Serving
01 - 7 ounces tortilla chips or corn chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing. Blend until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
03 - Add the shredded chicken and buffalo wing sauce to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to integrate all components.
04 - Gently fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese into the mixture.
05 - Evenly spread the prepared mixture into a medium 8x8 inch baking dish.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top surface.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and visibly bubbling.
08 - Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
09 - Serve the warm dip immediately with tortilla chips.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's incredibly easy to make, even for kitchen novices, and tastes like you slaved over it.
- It disappears faster than you can say "touchdown," making you the hero of any gathering without much effort.
02 -
- Be careful not to overbake this dip; if it bakes too long, it can become oily and lose its creamy texture.
- Using full-fat cream cheese and sour cream really does make a difference in achieving that rich, luxurious consistency everyone loves.
03 -
- Ensure your cream cheese is truly at room temperature and softened; this is the key to a smooth, lump-free dip.
- Using a quality rotisserie chicken is a game changer for both convenience and adding an extra layer of savory flavor.