Hot Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing

04 - 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing

05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

06 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

→ Sauces

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to reach temperature.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth and uniform.

03 - Stir in shredded chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the blue cheese if using.

04 - Spread mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish.

05 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar and blue cheese over the top layer.

06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until mixture is bubbly and golden brown on top.

07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped green onions.

08 - Transfer to serving vessel and serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Insights:

01 -

It comes together in minutes and bakes while you set out snacks and drinks.
The balance of creamy cheese and spicy buffalo sauce keeps people coming back until the dish is scraped clean.
You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive.

02 -

Softening the cream cheese completely is essential or you'll end up with stubborn lumps that won't blend no matter how much you stir.
Don't skip the resting time after baking, it lets the dip thicken slightly and makes scooping much easier without burning anyone's mouth.

03 -

Shred your own cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded, it melts smoother and tastes fresher without the anti-caking agents.
Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the buffalo sauce to your heat preference, it's much easier to fix before it goes in the oven.