Name: Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, rotisserie works well; 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 2/3 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp sliced scallions, for garnish; 8 stalks celery, cut into sticks; 6 cups corn tortilla chips, or sturdy gluten-free crackers

Steps

Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet. 5 min
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Mix in the ranch dressing, hot sauce, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Fold in the shredded chicken, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, and the blue cheese until evenly distributed.
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake at 375F for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top. 25 min
Let the dip rest for 5 minutes, then scatter the scallions over the top. 5 min
Serve warm with celery sticks and corn tortilla chips for scooping.

Chef's notes

Bring the cream cheese fully to room temperature before mixing, or you will end up with stubborn lumps that never smooth out in the oven. Taste your hot sauce blend before baking and adjust the heat: start with 2/3 cup and add more after baking if you want it spicier, since flavors mellow slightly once the dip cools. Use corn tortilla chips or certified gluten-free crackers to keep this dip gluten-free; double check your hot sauce and ranch dressing labels, as some brands add wheat-based thickeners. This dip can be assembled up to 2 days ahead, covered, and refrigerated unbaked; add about 5 extra minutes to the bake time if going in cold. Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in a 350F oven until warmed through, since microwaving can make the cheese separate.

Source: Chef Rocky

Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip

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