The smell of buffalo wing sauce reminds me of a fun college waitressing job I had.
When it’s combined with two kinds of cheese, cream cheese, and chicken we’re talking serious comfort food.
I can and do make a meal out of dips, and the cheesier the better. This one is plenty cheesy, creamy, and there’s just enough kick from the wing sauce. I use medium heat because my family doesn’t like anything hotter, but go as hot or mild as you like.
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It’s a fast, easy recipe that’ll be a guaranteed hit with everyone at your next event and is perfect for game day parties. You can assemble it up to two days in advance and keep it covered in the fridge before baking it off before your event.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo wing sauce combined with two kinds of cheese, cream cheese, and chicken is serious comfort food. The dip is plenty cheesy, creamy, and there’s just enough kick from the wing sauce. It’s a fast, easy recipe that’ll be a guaranteed hit with everyone at your next event and is perfect for game day parties. You can assemble it up to two days in advance and keep it covered in the fridge before baking it off before your event.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped chicken, cooked (I used thawed Beyond Meat Grilled Strips
- 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, very well-softened (lite okay)
- 8 ounces buffalo wing sauce (I use medium heat)
- 2 cups finely grated cheddar and monterey Jack cheese blend (or similar), divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the chicken, cream cheese, wing sauce, 1 cup cheese, and stir to combine.
- Turn mixture out into prepared dish, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
- Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Tip – For a make-ahead option, at this point cover with plasticwrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking. Remove plasticwrap before baking.
- Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes (start watching at 25 minutes because all ovens, cheese, etc. varies), or until lightly golden browned and bubbly. Serve immediately with chips, crackers, bread, or your favorite dippers. Dip is best warm and fresh but extra will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 719mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g
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I can’t believe I haven’t commented on this yet — this recipe is absolutely fantastic. I’ve made this for numerous pot lucks so far and it is always a hit. I bring the extras in to work and everyone I work with just adores it. SOOO easy to make, too. I especially love that I can refrigerate the recipe before cooking it, wake up a tiny bit early and pop it in the oven while I get ready for work. This is a go-to life saver for group dining events :)
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you love this recipe! Yes being able to prep it in advance can be a real time and energy saver when you’re rushing!
I’ve made the recipe as is and then instead of just serving it as a dip, I cook a pound of ziti and with a touch of the starchy cooking liquid, I add the dip mix to it. Just add a little more cheddar cheeses and it turns an appetizer into a meal! My family loves it served with a crusty baguette.
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad you were able to turn this into a meal! Great idea with the ziti and more cheese!
What temperature do you cook the Buffalo Dip? It doesn’t say in the directions.
Sorry about that, fixed! 350F
Beyond Meat is the best! Thanks for offering great vegetarian and vegan options :)
If you searching easy and extremely tasty dinner, this is the perfect recipe!
I`ve tried it yesterday and it was amazing, my children loved it too. Thank you for sharing it :)
Thanks for trying the recipe and I’m glad it came out great for you!
This is secretly a favorite of mine. I’ve got one friend who always makes something similar, and I love it when she brings it over to my house!!
It’s one of those recipes it’s hard to say no to…hello, melted cheese! :)
Tried that last night – never would have tough that mixing buffalo with chicken could be so delicious. Also, since I am a huge mushrooms fan, I added about 100g of marinated mushrooms. The taste was really marvelous. Thanks for sharing, Averie!
Wow, this dip looks really good. I love that you included a short round-up of other types of dip too. The spinach-mozzarella one also caught my eye.
Oh wow, that sounds delicious! I could eat dip for every meal.
What’s a party without buffalo chicken dip?! Great job, I certainly love a good buffalo chicken dip and this looks like a winner.
I LOVE having dip for dinner! This one looks so simple, love that!
This looks so delicious! I love anything buffalo chicken so this is totally right up my alley!
Paige
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All that cheesy goodness – I’d never miss the meat!!
Thanks, Dorothy :)
What a great quick and easy dinner idea. This looks awesome!
My co-workers would love this for an office carry in! I’ve tried the beef crumbles and thought they had great texture and flavor but haven’t tried the chicken yet. I can only find Beyond Meat products at 1 specialty health food store here on the opposite side of town. I wish my regular grocer carried it.
I’m spoiled I think because even regular grocery stores in SoCal carry a huge variety of products and I can get it all right there. I wish you could at your reg grocery store, too!