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Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tangy hot sauce, tender shredded chicken, and a bubbling cheddar top. This scoopable dip comes together in one bowl before a short trip to the oven.

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Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

10 minPrep20 minCook30 minTotal

Amounts scale with servings. Pan size and cooking time may need adjusting for larger batches.

Ingredients

Let’s make it

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 375°F. Set out a shallow 1-quart baking dish.

  2. 2

    Beat the softened cream cheese with the yogurt and hot sauce until mostly smooth. Fold in the chicken and half of the cheddar.

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture in the dish and scatter the remaining cheddar over it. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and 165°F in the center.

  4. 4

    Let stand for 5 minutes. Finish with green onions and serve with celery, crackers, or tortilla chips.

A few things that help

Soften the cream cheese before mixing so you do not chase little lumps around the bowl.

A shallow dish gives you more browned cheese and heats the middle faster.

Use what you have

Use an equal amount of sour cream in place of yogurt.

For a milder dip, start with ¼ cup hot sauce and add ¼ cup more yogurt.

Your questions, answered

Can I assemble buffalo chicken dip ahead?

Mix and refrigerate it up to a day ahead. Bake from cold, allowing extra time, and check that the center reaches 165°F.

Why is my dip greasy?

Overheating can make cheese release oil. Remove the dish as soon as the center is hot and the edges bubble.

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