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Loaded Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Easy Game Day Appetizer with Bacon

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This loaded buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate game day appetizer, featuring creamy ranch, tangy buffalo sauce, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon. It’s quick to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for parties or any occasion that calls for bold, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • Optional toppings: blue cheese crumbles, extra ranch drizzle, diced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (about 6–8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
  3. Place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. If needed, microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften. Blend with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth.
  4. Add sour cream and ranch dressing to the cream cheese. Beat until evenly combined and fluffy.
  5. Pour in buffalo wing sauce and mix until the color is consistent. Taste and adjust buffalo sauce if desired.
  6. Stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, and cooked chicken. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Scoop the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly over the dip. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and any optional toppings.
  11. Serve hot with sturdy chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

For best results, use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken and full-fat dairy. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking for optimal texture. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of buffalo sauce or adding jalapeños. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently and stir in extra ranch or sour cream if needed.

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