Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Mad Dog 357 hot sauce)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking dish
- Oven
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing. Mix until well combined.
3. Add in the shredded chicken, blue cheese crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- This recipe makes about 6-8 servings.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 16g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of hot sauce, you can use buffalo sauce or any other hot sauce of your choice.
- Instead of blue cheese crumbles, you can use feta cheese or goat cheese.
- Instead of ranch dressing, you can use blue cheese dressing or sour cream.
Variations:
- You can add in some diced celery or carrots for extra crunch.
- You can top the dip with some extra blue cheese crumbles or chopped green onions before baking.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to ensure a smooth and creamy dip.
- Use a rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut.
- Serve with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, simply microwave the dip for a few minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the dip in a shallow bowl or baking dish.
- Garnish with some extra blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cold beer or a glass of white wine.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dip is too thick, you can add in a splash of milk or cream to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F before using in the recipe.
Food history:
- Buffalo chicken dip is a popular appetizer that originated in the United States.
Flavor profiles:
- This dip is spicy, tangy, and creamy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or snack at parties or game day gatherings.
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