Description
This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip is the ultimate spooky party appetizer — creamy, cheesy, and loaded with Buffalo flavor. Topped with ghost-shaped tortillas, it’s festive, fiery, and guaranteed to disappear faster than candy on Halloween night!
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded chicken
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½ cup Buffalo sauce
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup ranch dressing
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Optional: ghost-shaped tortilla cutouts (for decoration)
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix the base: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, and Buffalo sauce. Stir until smooth.
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Add the chicken: Fold in shredded chicken and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
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Transfer to dish: Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
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Top and bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and slightly golden.
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Decorate: Add ghost-shaped tortilla cutouts on top for a fun Halloween touch.
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Serve: Enjoy warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
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Make Ahead: Assemble up to a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready to serve.
Slow Cooker Option: Combine ingredients and heat on low for 2–3 hours.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Spice Tip: Add extra Buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about ½ cup)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg