Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, green onions, and celery. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
6-8 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 320
Fat: 26g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 18g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch dressing.
- You can use any type of shredded cheese you like.
Variations:
- You can add diced jalapenos for extra heat.
- You can use canned chicken instead of cooked chicken.
- You can add crumbled blue cheese on top before baking.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing.
- You can use a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a bowl or baking dish.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or celery leaves.
Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions
- Celery leaves
Pairings:
- Serve with beer or soda.
Suggested side dishes:
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Tortilla chips
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dip is too thick, add a little more hot sauce or sour cream to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Food history:
- Buffalo chicken dip originated in Buffalo, New York, where buffalo wings were first created.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, creamy, cheesy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or party snack.
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