Savory Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese Swirl
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with a tangy blue cheese swirl, perfect for game day and parties. Quick and easy to prepare, this dip balances bold flavors with a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 450g, rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g, Philadelphia recommended)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (120ml, Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (75g, small-curd quality blue cheese like Maytag)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g, sharp cheddar)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes, using a hand mixer or sturdy spoon.
- Stir in buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
- Gently fold in shredded cooked chicken and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture evenly in an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles evenly over the top and gently swirl into the surface using a butter knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly around the edges and lightly golden on top. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispier top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Let the dip cool for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with sturdy tortilla chips, celery sticks, or warm pita wedges.
Notes
If cream cheese isn’t soft enough, microwave for 15-20 seconds before mixing to avoid lumps. Shred chicken finely for better texture. For a twist, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt or use ranch dressing instead of blue cheese. Broil briefly for a crispier top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 8
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