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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch Drizzle

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This creamy buffalo chicken dip with ranch drizzle is the ultimate game day appetizer. It’s quick, easy, and perfectly balanced with spicy, creamy, and cool ranch flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
  • For the ranch drizzle: 1/4 cup ranch dressing plus 1-2 tablespoons milk, whisked until smooth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 or 8×8 baking dish.
  2. Soften cream cheese: if cold, cut into cubes and microwave in 10-second bursts until pliable.
  3. Shred or dice cooked chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the ranch dressing. Mix until smooth.
  5. Fold in shredded chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and all of the mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until hot and bubbly. For a golden top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
  8. While dip bakes, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup ranch dressing with 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable.
  9. Let dip rest for 2 minutes after baking, then drizzle ranch mixture over the top in a zigzag pattern. Serve hot.

Notes

Let cream cheese and other dairy ingredients come to room temperature for smoother blending. Shred your own cheese for best melting. Do not overbake to avoid graininess. Let dip rest before drizzling ranch to keep it on top.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, ranch drizzle, game day dip, creamy dip, easy appetizer

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