Description
This Buffalo Chicken Bacon Dip is a creamy, spicy, and savory crowd-pleaser. Packed with shredded chicken, smoky bacon, and tangy buffalo sauce, it’s perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering. Serve it warm with chips, veggies, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (300 g) cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup (240 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce (adjust for heat level)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing, if preferred)
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish or an oven-safe skillet.
- Mix the dip base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the dip:
- Fold in the shredded chicken, 4 slices of crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Bake the dip:
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add the finishing touches:
- Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the mix.
- You can make this dip ahead of time and refrigerate it. Bake just before serving.
- To make it extra smoky, use smoked chicken or smoked cheddar cheese.