Warning: This is not health food. Do not be surprised by what you see here.
I’ve been wanting to share this recipe with y’all for a long time now. But it seems that no sooner do I make this dip then it disappears. I can never get good photos.
Today, however, I’ve made it to take to a barbecue so hands off, Rob.
Anyway. As you may well know, I’m a buffalo chicken addict. But I’m not a huge fan of super spicy foods. So this dip is perfect – it’s got just the right amount of heat. Just enough so you know it’s there but not so much that it can’t still be enjoyed.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t get the big deal about eating something so hot that it makes you sweat. Or cry. I only endorse tears of joy while eating, folks.
One note: Use buffalo sauce for this. Not hot sauce. I learned this one the hard way.
Poach two chicken breasts in simmering water til cooked through, then chop them up. Add them to a pan with 1 1/2 cups buffalo sauce. Again. Not hot sauce, unless you want to hurt yourself. I cannot stress this enough.
Heat the mixture through, letting the sauce soak into the chicken…mmm…then add two 8 ounce bars of cream cheese, which have been sitting out for a while so they soften up. Stir them into the chicken.
Add 1 cup of blue cheese dressing and stir it in.
Then add around 1 1/2 cups of grated cheese. Usually I’d use the orange kind (I know, I’m so scientific) but someone in my house seems to have an obsession with the white cheese. So. That’s what I used.
Pour this into a pretty 8×8 baking pan and add more cheese. Okay, it doesn’t have to be a pretty baking pan. But it helps.
Then pop the whole thing into the oven and let it bake for around 20-30 minutes, until nice and hot and bubbly and melty.
You could also be like me and take some extra, put it in a ramekin with some cheese, and nuke it for a minute. If you’re feeling extra impatient.
Mmm. Mmmmmm, I say.
So good.
Now. Here’s another tip if you are really unhappy about the grease layer that forms on the surface: When the finished product comes out of the oven, lay a paper towel over the dip and gently press it down to soak up the grease. I said gently – not only because you don’t want to lift off the cheese, but because it’s hot!
And there you go. Buffalo chicken dip. Your guests will go crazy over it. And so will you.
Try to share.
I’m still working on that myself.
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 1/2 cups buffalo sauce
2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup blue cheese dressing
10 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine the chicken and buffalo sauce. Heat over medium until warmed through, then add cream cheese and allow to melt into sauce. Stir to combine. Add dressing and stir through. Stir in around half of the cheddar cheese.
Pour into 8×8 pan and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly.
Serve with chips, crackers, celery sticks, etc.
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I looooove Buffalo Chicken Dip! My brother just asked me a few days ago if I would make it for next weekend’s football game (we’re Pittsburgh Steelers fans, FYI). Your recipe looks much better than the one I’ve been using, so I’m going to switch it up and see what the guys say about it.
Steelers fans, eh? Okay, I guess we can still be friends…
Oooh let me know how it goes!
Just make sure that if you make the dip that you don’t throw it at the TV if the Ravens are doing well.
Honey. I would never throw that dip. It’s too precious.
Is the Buffalo sauce something you make, or do they sell bottled sauce in the grocery stores?
I use Franks buffalo sauce. It has a few different levels of heat, too.
This looks absolutely gorgeous – just the thing for autumn.
I’m now googling to see whether we can get buffalo sauce in the UK!
Well if you can’t, you can always mix hot sauce with melted butter instead. I’ve heard that’s a good substitution.
I’ve heard of this, but never tried it. So I just got back from the local grocery store with the stuff to make it.
It’s perfect Football Food for Dan and me.
Hooray! I hope you like it.
Oh heavenly!! I love all the cheeses hee hee.
Me. Too. A little too much, actually…
This looks soooo awesome. It has my mouth watering. I love buffalo chicken and now to find a dip. I will be going to the store tomorrow to get my groceries for tomorrow’s gathering. I am going to make sure to get the items needed. I just hope that I will have some left over for the week lunches.
I hope it went over well!
OMG girlfriend! My husband? Would fall head over heels for this one! *Love!*
Rob definitely did, and he doesn’t like blue cheese. It was sorta sick – I took it to the barbecue and it was descended upon. I wish I could say Rob and I didn’t eat a ton of it ourselves, but that would be untrue.
Oh my, this really looks yummy. I’m salivating already looking at the pictures. My family will LOVE this! Thanks for sharing. Can I leave out blue cheese? or replace it with something else?
You definitely can. I’ve seen may recipes which call for ranch instead of blue cheese.
Oooooh, me love you. And I totally do the mini remekin microwave snack size for me. That’s my little secret – will you keep it with me?
How can I tell on you when my mouth is full?
Oh, I love buffalo chicken dip! I’ve never learned how to make it myself, but this I could certainly do. And cheese? Mmmm.
It’s so, so easy. Especially if you use leftover chicken, or rotisserie, or canned. I’ve never had canned chicken before but I’ve heard that it works okay here. Either way, it’s like crack. So be warned.
We eat a lot of dips here,and this one looks delish! I would love it if you shared it on my blog hop,Makin’ You Crave Monday, over at MrsHappyHomemaker.com!!
I wish I’d had a chance to stop by this week – but I’m writing myself a note to share next week!
Thanks for inviting me!
I have this recipe and I LOVE IT! Make it all the time. I make mine in a crockpot and sprinkle the cheese at the end. YUMMY!
Mandy
Yes, I need to try to crockpot method for sure – if only to see how it holds up to the oven version. This is important research. Eating the finished product is just a bonus.
WOW! This recipe looks soooo good. My husband is a huge fan of buffalo chicken, and with football season kicking into gear, this dip will be the perfect thing to make for him. Thanks so much for sharing! Do you think it would be fine to substitute ranch for the bleu cheese dressing, as we aren’t big fans?
I’m your newest follower and would love for you to stop by my blog and link this up with So Sweet Sundays, going on now!
Have a great day!
Yes, ranch would be the next best thing for sure. I’m heading over right now! Thanks for the invite!
Ahhh, this looks so good!! My mouth is watering! Can’t wait to find an excuse to make this for a little party. Looks like perfect football food to me!
You know, I never thought of this as football food til y’all started commenting about it. Now I can’t stop trying to come up with excuses to have people over for a game and make it! Or just make it for us in honor of the season opener or something…
Hi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. This looks so good- I might have to make it tomorrow. I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com
I hope you have a great week!
Thank you so much for coming over and for following. I’ll be dropping by for sure!
It’s not amazing. It’s… I don’t know, ambrosia. Some of my favourite foods in one. Thanks!!
Thank YOU!
Oh, I think I might have mentioned this before, hut I love hot wings! This looks so good. Have you ever tried hot wing pizza? I mix wing sauce and a packet of ranch powder for the sauce, top with cheese, and boneless hot wings and bake. After it comes out of the oven I crumble a little bit of blue cheese over the top.
Oh. My. God. Are you serious??? Note to self: MAKE THIS.
You have rocked my world. Seriously.
And I just found this, which I will be making soon, thought I would share
http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/05/baked-buffalo-chicken-pasta/
Oh, that girl’s crazy. I’ve told her many times.
I should have known if anyone would have made this happen it would be her! And now I have to make it. The end.
Just so you know, I think this is the only dip that I could probably eat all by myself. It is that good.
It was pathetic – we just kept eating and eating and eating it. Mindlessly. But it’s so easy to do that!
You can bet I will be making this for some tailgating this football season! My husband loves hot wings…so I know this will be a hit!
Oh yes, then he’ll definitely love this dip. I hope you do make it and that you both enjoy it!
I would so eat this entire dish – by myself! Thank you for linking to Fat Camp Friday. Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for having me, Miranda!
Hi Jen,
What an awesome dip for game day. We will be making this dip very soon and can’t wait to taste it. Great recipe! Hope you are having a great week end and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for stopping by, and for having me at your place!
Looks good.
We’d love you to share your recipes with us at
Simply Delish Saturday
I thought I had already commented on this because I saw it early in the week. I think I put it on my Pinterest (will have to go check that). It looks so yummy and we are big Buffalo Chicken fans.
Well thanks!
Believe me, it’s worth a shot. I had no idea it would become such a favorite!
yum this looks DELICIOUS!
Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again with more great projects!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
I’ll definitely be back, don’t you worry!
Thank you so much for linking up on Whisking Wednesdays this week. My husband saw this recipe and started drooling! I hope you’ll come back again this week and link up another recipe or two!
http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/2011/09/whisking-wednesdays-17.html
Oh, I came back. And I brought it.
Thanks for the invite.
Men seem to be very attracted to this recipe. My husband goes crazy for it. My dad immediately told me he wanted the recipe after taking the first bite. I should market this as a boyfriend catcher or something! LOL
Oh man. I bookmarked this. We are big football watchers and I’m always looking for some yummies for game day. This looks divine. Makes me wish I had a new camera too as your food looks beautiful.
Aww, thank you! You’re such a sweetie. And once again, can I just say that it never occurred to me to make it for a game? Sheesh! Where’s my brain?
Anyway, I hope you do make it and enjoy it!
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I love your recipe! When I make this for my family, I sometimes like to pull out the crock pot and heat it in that to keep it warm for a long period of time. Just a tip if you ever have to leave the dip out for a while for a party
Keep up the good work Mrs. B!
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This is a fantastic recipe… I love something so simple that also impresses!!
Thank you
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This looks so good. When you say white cheese, do you mean white cheddar, or mozzerella?
Just took it out of the oven. Can’t wait to try it! So excited! I think I might have cooked it a little too long. My 3 year old shut the oven while it was cooling.
That was meant for the peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake!