Description
This Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, Frank’s Red Hot sauce, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection and topped with blue cheese and green onions, it’s perfect for game days, parties, or casual get-togethers served with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (Softened for easier mixing.)
- 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce (Adjust the amount based on spice preference.)
- ¾ cup ranch dressing (Regular or lighter version can be used.)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 each green onions, chopped (Used for garnish.)
- As needed tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers (For dipping.)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when your dip mixture is assembled.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Hot Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with Frank’s Red Hot sauce. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, providing the spicy base for the dip.
- Add Ranch Dressing: Stir in ranch dressing until fully combined, which adds creaminess and tang to balance the heat.
- Combine Chicken and Cheese: Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the chopped green onions. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors and ingredients throughout the dip.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the dip mixture evenly into a baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for even cooking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled blue cheese on top if using. These toppings will melt and create a delicious cheesy crust.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly, signaling it is thoroughly heated.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with the remaining green onions for freshness and color. Serve warm with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers for dipping and enjoying immediately.
Notes
- For convenience, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust the amount of Frank’s Red Hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Blue cheese is optional; omit if you dislike strong cheeses.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving again.
