Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese and Bourbon
This buffalo chicken dip features shredded cooked chicken mixed with hot sauce, creamy cheeses, blue cheese crumbles, and a splash of smoky bourbon for added depth. The mixture is baked until bubbling and golden, resulting in a creamy, spicy, and savory dip with a slightly crispy top, ideal for sharing during gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup hot sauce your preferred buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp smoky bourbon optional but recommended
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping and extra creaminess
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with cream cheese, hot sauce, bourbon, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Use a spatula to mix everything until well combined and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the blue cheese crumbles gently, allowing some to stay visible for bursts of flavor in each bite.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly with the spatula. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top for a melty, golden crust as it bakes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and then serve the dip hot, with chips, celery sticks, or bread for dipping. The top should be bubbly and slightly crispy, with a creamy interior.
