Buffalo Chicken Dip with Celery (Print Version)
Creamy, spicy dip combining shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce and melted cheeses. Perfect appetizer for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
→ Sauce
06 - 1/2 cup Buffalo hot sauce
07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ To Serve
11 - 4 to 5 celery stalks, cut into sticks
12 - 7 oz tortilla chips or corn chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 1.5 to 2 quart baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly throughout.
06 - For a golden top, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking if desired.
07 - Serve hot with celery sticks and chips for dipping.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of creamy cheeses with the zippy buffalo sauce creates this magical balance that somehow makes you unable to stop dipping, yet leaves you wanting more.
- Its the kind of recipe that looks impressive but actually comes together in minutes, perfect for those last-minute invitations or when unexpected guests drop by.
02 -
- Never ever microwave this dip to reheat it unless you enjoy the texture of rubber—low and slow in the oven is the only way to restore its creamy glory.
- The dip actually tastes better when made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight, allowing all those flavors to mingle and get friendly with each other.
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded—it melts infinitely better because it doesnt contain the anti-caking agents that can leave your dip grainy.
- When serving at a party, keep the dip warm in a small slow cooker on the lowest setting, giving it a gentle stir occasionally to maintain that perfect consistency throughout the event.