Easy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch Bake
A warm, bubbling dip that combines spicy buffalo sauce, cool ranch, and melty cheese for the perfect game day appetizer. This creamy baked buffalo chicken dip with ranch is quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shred the chicken using two forks or a food processor until you have about 2 cups of small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Mix with a hand mixer or sturdy spatula until completely smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Add crumbled blue cheese if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a deeper golden top.
- Let the dip rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.
Notes
Room temperature cream cheese is essential for a smooth texture. Avoid pre-shredded cheese as it contains anti-caking agents that affect melting. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking to prevent it from being too runny. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if starting cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 20
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