Ingredients
Scale
Before you embark on creating this irresistible dip, gather the following ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Making the Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Dip Platter is easy and straightforward. Follow these steps to create a dip that will have everyone coming back for more:
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip to perfection.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix until well combined. Adjust the buffalo sauce amount if you prefer a milder or spicier dip.
- Incorporate the Cheese: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled blue cheese. This step gives the dip its cheesy richness.
- Add the Chicken: Gently stir in the cooked, shredded chicken until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Season and Add Vegetables: Add chopped green onions, celery, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish with additional green onions or celery for extra crunch and color. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg