Easy Spiderweb Buffalo Chicken Dip Best Game Day Appetizer
This creamy, tangy, and spicy buffalo chicken dip features a fun spiderweb design that makes it perfect for game day. It’s quick to make, uses simple ingredients, and is always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce (for spiderweb effect)
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese, fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to your pie dish or baking dish. Spread it out evenly with your spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Drizzle the extra tablespoon of buffalo sauce in a small circle in the center of the dip. Using a toothpick or skewer, drag lines outward from the center to the edges, then drag lines from the edges back toward the center, slightly offset, to create a spiderweb pattern.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a deeper golden top, switch to broil for the last 2 minutes, but watch closely. You can assemble the dip (without the spiderweb topping) up to 24 hours in advance. If baking from cold, add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 18
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