Need the perfect side for your Super Bowl tailgate and cookout? This buffalo chicken dip recipe is addictive, cheesy and an instant crowd pleaser. Here’s how to do it from scratch.
smoked chicken? Cheese? buffalo sauce? Cheese and more cheese?
The smokiness of the perfectly shredded chicken and the kick of the buffalo sauce, the crunch of the blue cheese.
This Buffalo Chicken Sauce has such a strong flavor you won’t notice it.
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This rich, warm sauce is perfect with tortilla chips or crostini bread. Bright…. It’s so great we even used the leftovers as a topping for baked potatoes! Grab your cream cheese and chicken, fire up your grill and prepare to be fired up by the flavor.
It’s perfect for your tailgate party or any other party.
In truth, you can use any chicken breasts you have, but I highly recommend grilling chicken for best results. It adds a wonderfully deep and rich flavor to your sauce that store-bought or ready-made chicken just can’t give you.
If you want to surprise people at your tailgate or cookout then you won’t find a better way to do it.
Once the chicken is cooked, use meat shredding tongs ( Like These ) and start working on your meat.
You want it completely shredded, so don’t be shy and really work the chicken.
One of the nice things about this recipe is that while the measurements are approximate, YOU can actually see a lot of the ingredients.
This is especially true for chicken. Just use what you have and don’t worry if you think there’s too little or too much in the mix (like there’s too much).
The same goes for cream cheese. I love cream cheese so chances are I’m overdoing it. But hey, you’re doing this for a party, why not treat yourself?
What is Buffalo Chicken Sauce?
Buffalo Chicken Sauce is an easy mix of shredded chicken (grilled or smoked) mixed with ranch dressing to create a creamy sauce. It’s cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing. You can make it with freshly cooked chicken, but it’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
The origin of the dip dates back to the early days of buffalo chicken wings in the 1960s, but the benefit of having it as a dip is that it saves a lot of mess.
While it IS often cooked in a slow cooker or oven, we will take it all out and put it on the grill. This will help add a nice layer of smoke and wood unlike any dip you’ve had before.
What to do with leftover buffalo chicken gravy?
Buffalo dip is best made in bulk, but this can leave you with a mountain of leftovers to alternate with. Nobody likes when good food goes to waste, so here are some quick buffalo chicken dip recipes to make the most of the recipe.
- Use is as a hamburger filling. reset here.
- On flatbread pizza. Simply spread onto flatbread naan loaves and sprinkle with cheese before baking for just 10 minutes. reset here.
- As a filling for jalapenos. One of the best appetizers in the world and perfect for any barbecue party.
- Mix it up with some pasta for a quick 10-minute weeknight meal.
Can you overcook buffalo chicken sauce?
If you can. If you cook it too long, the oil in the cheese will start to separate, resulting in a greasy mess. Stick to the 15 minute grill time in our recipe and you should be fine.
What is Buffalo Chicken Sauce served with?
Like so many sauces, buffalo sauce goes best with tortilla chips. Sure, it can be enjoyed with classic dipping veggies like celery and carrots, but nothing gets the job done quite like french fries.They’re light, uncomplicated, and the salt in them balances the cream and spiciness in the sauce.
Can I Freeze Buffalo Chicken Sauce?
Technically, yes, you can freeze the sauce. However, I strongly advise against it, for two reasons. One IS that cream cheese changes consistency as it freezes and becomes crumbly in texture.
The other reason is that I try not to freeze cooked chicken. While several food safety organizations say it’s okay to freeze cooked poultry once, you have to be very careful. To me, that’s not a risk worth taking.
How to Reheat Leftover Buffalo Chicken Gravy
If you have a lot left over, the good news is that it can be enjoyed cold from the fridge, but warm is always better. Fortunately, this is easy to do.
Microwave on medium, stopping to stir every 30-45 seconds. Do this for 3-4 minutes or until hot.
Best to avoid reheating it on high. Cooking too hot can cause the oil in the cheese to separate, resulting in excess fat.
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