Description
This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip is a spooky, creamy, and crowd-pleasing party favorite. It combines tender shredded chicken, tangy cream cheese, zesty buffalo sauce, and melted cheese, topped with festive Halloween decorations. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) buffalo sauce (adjust to spice preference)
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter (optional, for added creaminess)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream (for spiderweb design)
- Black olives (for spider shapes)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8- or 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, half the cheddar cheese, and half the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese is melted and golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Spoon sour cream into a piping bag or sandwich bag and pipe concentric circles over the dip. Drag a toothpick from the center outward to create a spiderweb design. Add black olive halves and strips to make spiders.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, crackers, or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for spice level.
- For a healthier version, use light cream cheese and dressing.
- Decorate creatively for a festive Halloween touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g