Gooey cheese, savory chicken, and just the right amount of spice make Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip the perfect party or game-day treat.
Coming up with tasty ideas for a party or game-day spread has never been easier with this recipe for Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip. After all, nothing says “utter deliciousness” more than combining the winning tastes of Buffalo chicken wings and cheese dip, right? Of course, right! Just think about dipping a piece of crusty bread or some salty tortilla chips into that ooey, gooey, cheesy masterpiece.
Ok, now that I have your attention, let’s give thanks where it is due – to Teressa Bellissimo (co-owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY, with her husband Frank), who, at her son Dom’s request in 1964, made something to pass around to his friends – or the bar patrons (depending on the story version). Either way, the Buffalo chicken wing was born – or so the story goes – thanks to a mis-delivery of chicken wings! Fast forward to somewhere between 2006 and 2011, early blogs started to feature various versions of Buffalo chicken dip and in 2011 Franks RedHot released their recipe, too. Since then, this dip has taken the nation by storm.
The Cheesy Dip That Makes Any Party a Hit!
Irresistible, delectable, and addictive are only some of the many words used to describe Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip. Feel free to use words like easy, quick, no-fuss, and versatile if you are making it. After all, you can serve this dip with just about anything from bread to chips to veggies.
One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. Mix, top, bake! How much easier can it get? 10 minutes of preparation time, 20 minutes of baking, and in half an hour, you have a steaming dish of cheesy goodness.
What Makes This Buffalo Ranch Dip Different Than the Rest?
You can spend hours reading recipes for Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip online. Most contain cooked chicken, cream cheese, some hot sauce, and shredded cheese. They may also contain ranch dressing and sour cream. The biggest difference is the type of shredded cheese used in the dish. Our secret is a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella!
Mozzarella in Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip?
Think of it this way – what makes a slice of pizza so deliciously stringy and craveable? You got it – mozzarella cheese! You don’t know what you’re missing if you haven’t added mozzarella to your chicken dip – it makes this recipe the perfect appetizer for your next get-together or family game night.
How to Make Ahead and Store
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip is easy to make ahead before you serve it. Complete steps 1-4, cover the baking dish, and place it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before heating. After it has been cooked, you can store the dip for up to 3 days. Note: cooked chicken should be used within 3-4 days, so keep that in mind when timing your preparation and serving schedule.
Serving Suggestions
Sometimes, you cannot get enough cheese, and if you are anything like me, the thought of topping cheesy bread with Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip is what the stuff dreams are made of! I have the perfect fix for that cheesy craving – Cheese Scones! Seriously, whip up a batch of these the next time you make this dip. It just may become your new obsession.
While we are talking about decadence, I’m going over the top here. If you really, truly want the perfect bite, take a bowl of Slow Cooker Cowboy Chili and top it with some Buffalo chicken dip. No words describe the taste sensation waiting for you and your family to enjoy. Let me know how you like it!
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Mix until well blended.
- Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or a similar-sized baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or your favorite dippers.
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