Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions to the mixing bowl. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake the dip for 20-25 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly.
7. Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired.
9. Serve the dip with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or your favorite dipping vegetables.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Serving size:
- This recipe makes about 8-10 servings.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use canned chicken instead of cooked and shredded chicken.
- You can use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch dressing.
- You can use mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese.
Variations:
- Add diced jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.
- Use ground chicken instead of shredded chicken for a smoother texture.
- Top the dip with crumbled blue cheese before baking.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Use a hand mixer or electric mixer to make sure all ingredients are well combined.
- Let the dip cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the dip in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the dip in a decorative bowl or dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or crumbled blue cheese.
Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions
- Crumbled blue cheese
Pairings:
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Bell pepper strips
Suggested side dishes:
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
- Grilled corn on the cob
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dip is too thick, add a little bit of milk to thin it out.
- If the dip is too thin, add more shredded cheese to thicken it up.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before adding it to the dip.
- Store any leftover dip in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
Food history:
- Buffalo chicken wings were first created in Buffalo, New York in 1964.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, creamy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the dip as an appetizer or snack.
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