Cozy Spider Web Buffalo Chicken Dip – Easy Game Day Appetizer
A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with a fun spider web design, perfect for Halloween parties or game day gatherings. This easy appetizer combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce with a cool sour cream swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (for spider web topping)
- Fresh chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing mix. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture to a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 oz softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Transfer sour cream mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
- Pipe a small dollop in the center of the dip, then pipe lines outward like spokes. Pipe a spiral connecting the spokes to create a spider web design.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Optionally broil 1-2 minutes for a browned top.
- Let cool 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with dippers.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps. Do not overbake to prevent greasy dip. For a make-ahead option, assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate; add 5 minutes to baking time. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat dairy and grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
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