For many, watching the Super Bowl is an excuse to devour this amazing Make Ahead Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip. It tastes like the ever-popular Buffalo Chicken Wings, but without the fuss and mess. This tangy and cheesy dip takes minutes to put together. It can be made ahead of time and heated to bubbly perfection right before big game. Show
Why Is It Called Buffalo Chicken?It may seem odd that an appetizer such as this is called “Buffalo”. After all, there is no buffalo or bison in the dish. Actually, the name originates from Buffalo, New York. Presumably, Buffalo Chicken Wings were first served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. Theresa, one of the owners of the Anchor Bar spent time in the kitchen experimenting with different ways to serve chicken wings. Ultimately, she created a winner – fried chicken wings smothered in a hot sauce which she made. The hot sauce was a combination of, among other items, melted butter, Frank’s hot sauce and cayenne pepper. To complete the dish, Theresa served the wings with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks. Over time, Buffalo Chicken Wings spread to other parts of the country. Also, the Buffalo concept spread to other dishes like shrimp, pizza and this amazing Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip! Ingredients for Cheesy Buffalo Chicken DipCheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip uses only five ingredients:
Putting the Dip TogetherIt literally takes five minutes to put this awesome dip together. I started by beating together the cream cheese, Blue Cheese Dressing and hot sauce. Then, I added the shredded chicken and part of the shredded cheese. I stirred the mixture together until everything was well combined. Next, I transferred the dip mixture to an 8-inch cast iron pan. You could also use any 8-inch oven-safe dish. I used a wooden spoon to smooth out the dip mixture in the pan (Photo 1). Finally, I sprinkled the top with the remaining shredded cheese (Photo 2). Finishing the Cheesy Buffalo Chicken DipI popped the dip into a preheated 350°F oven for about 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, the cheese was melted and the dip was nice and bubbly. I removed the dip from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes. Before serving the dip, I sprinkled the top with some minced fresh parsley. I served the dip with celery sticks, Fritos Scoops and Triscuits. To say that the dip was amazing is an understatement. It was out-of-this world creamy, cheesy good. Yum! Chula’s Expert Tips
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If you liked the recipe for Make Ahead Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip, please consider rating it and leaving a comment. I’d love to know how you liked it! ✯ Thank you so much for visiting Pudge Factor. I hope you’ll come back! ✯ Make Ahead Cheesy Buffalo Chicken DipCheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip takes minutes to put together and tastes like the ever-popular Buffalo Chicken Wings, but without the fuss and mess. 5 from 1 vote Print Pin RateCourse: Appetizer Cuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Cool before serving: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 8 servings Calories: 233kcal Author: Chula King Ingredients
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NutritionCalories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 170mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?Please leave a comment below and/or give this recipe a rating. On Instagram? Take a picture and tag @pudgefactor or #pudgefactor.
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