Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip (Boo-ffalo Dip) Recipe
Introduction
This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, lovingly nicknamed Boo-ffalo Dip, is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for spooky gatherings. Creamy, spicy, and topped with cute cheese ghosts, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any party.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 6–8 slices white cheese (for ghosts)
- Black decorating gel or mini olives for eyes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Soften cream cheese in the microwave for 15–20 seconds if needed, then spread it evenly in your baking dish.
- Step 3: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese and smooth it out. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Step 4: Use a ghost cookie cutter to cut shapes from white cheese slices and arrange them on top.
- Step 5: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Step 6: Once out of the oven, dot each ghost with decorating gel or olive bits for eyes. Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- For a milder dip, reduce the buffalo sauce or swap ranch dressing for blue cheese dressing.
- Try different cheese shapes or add a sprinkle of chopped green onions for extra color.
- If you don’t have a ghost cookie cutter, freehand cut cheese shapes with a knife.
Storage
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through, then add fresh cheese ghosts if desired before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the dip a few hours ahead and keep it refrigerated. Add the cheese ghosts and bake just before serving for best results.
What can I serve this dip with?
This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
PrintHalloween Buffalo Chicken Dip (Boo-ffalo Dip) Recipe
This festive Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, dubbed Boo-ffalo Dip, combines the classic spicy flavor of buffalo chicken with creamy cheeses and ranch, topped with adorable ghost-shaped white cheese decorations. Perfect for spooky parties or game day gatherings, this baked dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its flavorful layers and fun presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust according to spice preference)
Cream Cheese Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 6–8 slices white cheese (for ghost shapes)
- Black decorating gel or mini olives for eyes
Instructions
- Coat Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: If needed, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds for easier spreading. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Assemble Dip Layers: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out evenly. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top of the chicken layer.
- Prepare Ghost Decorations: Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut ghost shapes out of the white cheese slices and arrange these ghosts on top of the dip.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
- Add Eyes and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven, then use black decorating gel or mini olive pieces to dot eyes on each white cheese ghost. Serve the dip warm for best taste and presentation.
Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to manage heat level according to your preference.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavorful shredded chicken.
- Softening the cream cheese beforehand makes spreading easier and more even.
- Mini olives can be a tasty and edible alternative to decorating gel for ghost eyes.
- This dip is best served warm and fresh from the oven to enjoy the gooey cheese and spicy flavors.
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