I have a confession to make.
I absolutely LOVE buffalo chicken dip. Two years ago, one of my best gal pals brought a classic buffalo chicken dip to my first backyard barbecue of the season. After just one bite, I was hooked and spent the rest of the afternoon blissfully dipping away. Since then, I either ask that friend to bring buffalo chicken dip to every party, or I make my own version. Let’s dig in.
Classic buffalo chicken dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, ranch dressing, cooked chicken, blue cheese and hot sauce. The mixture is then warmed in the oven and enjoyed with chips, bread and/or celery sticks. I’ve kicked things up a notch with the addition of chopped bacon, scallion greens and fresh parsley. This colorful topping provides mouth-watering contrast in flavor and texture. If you’ve never had a dip like this before, you should definitely try this recipe. It’s SO addicting. Continue reading for the buffalo chicken dip recipe.
I’ve partnered with Food Should Taste Good on this recipe, and their Lime Tortilla Chips are a perfect pairing here. The chips are made with real lime juice and pack a nice acidic punch. This sharpness is a good contrast to the rich, spicy dip.
You can easily turn this buffalo chicken dip into a party with the addition of some ice cold IPAs. The bitterness of the beer really stands up to the bold flavors of hot sauce, bacon and blue cheese.
Bacon and Scallion Buffalo Chicken Dip comes together with minimal effort in about 30 minutes. You should keep in mind that the cream cheese needs to be room temperature. If it’s cold, it won’t incorporate well into the dip. The flavor will be the same, but the texture will be lumpy.
The dip can also be prepared in advance through Step 2. Simply bake off right before the party, and top right before serving. Be sure to have plenty of Lime Tortilla Chips, sliced bread and celery sticks ready for dipping!
Bacon and Scallion Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature (this is important)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ranch dressing power, optional
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided (1/4 for filling, 1/2 for topping)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded (just over 1 pound of cooked meat total)
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped or crumbled
- 3 sliced scallions, dark green parts only
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Food Should Taste Good Lime Tortilla Chips, for serving
- IPA beer, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat an oven to 350°F, and place a rack in the middle position.
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Add cream cheese, ranch dressing, ranch dressing powder, and 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese to a large bowl, stirring to combine. Fold in shredded chicken and hot sauce, and mix until evenly combined.
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Transfer chicken mixture to a small, shallow baking dish, and bake for 20 minutes until mixture is warm and the edges start to bubble. As soon as the mixture comes out of the oven, top with remaining 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese.
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Right before serving, sprinkle the dip evenly with chopped bacon, sliced scallions and fresh parsley. Serve with Food Should Taste Good Lime Tortilla Chips and ice cold IPAs.
This post was written in partnership with Food Should Taste Good. All thoughts, opinions and recipes are my own. Connect with Olmeca Food Should Taste Good on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Matt says
I wanna dive right into this, looks amazing!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Matt!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
This dip looks epic and I can see what you either want to make it or have your friend bring it to parties!
And those chips are so tasty! I’ve had them and wow, addictive 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Averie!!
gerry @ foodness gracious says
You van never go wrong with buffalo flavor! It’s an all time fav of mine 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
It’s so craveable 😛
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Ummm… who doesn’t love a creamy dip? They’re the best! This looks fab, Brandon!
Brandon Matzek says
I know right?! So tasty!! Thanks Brian 🙂
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
How can you not love buffalo dip? ESP with FSTG’s lime chips – YESSSS!
Brandon Matzek says
It’s SO good. Thanks Megan!!
sippitysup says
mmmmm. I’, with ya. GREG
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Greg!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Um, if you need me, I’ll be in the backyard shoving my face with this amazing dip!!
Brandon Matzek says
Hahah I know the feeling! Thanks 😀
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
You’ve taken one of my favorite dips to a whole new level here! Beautiful!!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Brenda!!
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
I am OBSESSED with buffalo dip. I never make it, but I have a couple friends that always bring it to our potlucks. I eat far too much of it every single time.
Brandon Matzek says
Haha thanks Carrie! Yeah, I always eat too much of it 😛
Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says
This looks like the perfect dipper for those lime chips!
Brandon Matzek says
It IS!! Thanks Sarah 🙂
Lisa says
That looks fantastic! i can see how it could be addictive!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Lisa!!
kavey says
Had no idea this was how to make buffalo dip, you do get buffalo chicken here in UK but not seen the dip before. Looks so delicious!
Brandon Matzek says
Give it a try! If you love buffalo chicken, you’ll love this dip 🙂 Thanks Kavey!
David Crowley says
I definitely need to try this! It would be nice to have something new to bring to gatherings, and this sounds like it has a lot of flavor. Pinning!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks David!! Yes, your should definitely give this a try 🙂
Amanda Mason says
You made an EXCELLENT choice on those lime chips!! LOVE their products! This recipe looks fab and your pictures are wonderful! Cant wait to try this recipe!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks so much Amanda!!
[email protected] elegant Meraki says
Wow this looks so good. Have to make it soon.
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks!!
Karly says
If this wasn’t so spicy I think I’d dive in head-first. I’m obsessed with BC dip, and I love the little additions to this recipe that take it to the next level!
Brandon Matzek says
Luckily the cream cheese balances some of the spice 🙂 Thanks Karly!