**Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe for Game Day Parties**
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
## Introduction
There’s nothing like a spicy, tangy, and creamy buffalo chicken dip for game day parties or casual gatherings. This dip will definitely be the star of your food spread.
## Why Make This Recipe
Whether you are a football fan or not, you’re certainly going to be a huge fan of this simple yet delicious buffalo chicken dip. It’s a perfect blend of shredded chicken, hot sauce, cheese, and ranch dressing that you and your guests will adore.
## How to Make Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip
### Ingredients:
– 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
### Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine softened cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing in a medium mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
3. Fold shredded chicken and half the blue cheese crumbles into the mixture.
4. Evenly spread the mixture in a 9-inch baking dish or pie pan.
5. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese and remaining blue cheese crumbles.
6. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Serve hot with either tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.
## How to Serve Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip is best served hot. You can serve it with tortilla chips, fresh celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.
## How to Store Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip
If you have leftovers, store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can keep the dip in the fridge for up to 4 days.
## Tips to Make Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cut the vegetables into similar, bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Ensure your oven is properly preheated before baking the dish for optimal results.
## Variations
For a vegetarian variant, you can replace shredded chicken with canned or cooked chickpeas.
## FAQs
1. **What type of chicken can I use?**
You can use leftover rotisserie chicken, or cook and shred boneless chicken breasts.
2. **Can I make the dip spicier?**
Yes, you can adjust the level of spice to your preference by adding more or less hot sauce.
3. **Can I use a different type of cheese?**
Yes, you can use any type of cheese that melts well. However, the combination of blue cheese and cheddar is what gives this dip its distinctive flavor profile.