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Welcome to this article on how to make Hidden Valley Buffalo Chicken Dip. This recipe is perfect for any occasion and is easy to make. We will provide a list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition information, FAQs, and tips to make the best buffalo chicken dip you’ve ever tasted. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing, and buffalo wing sauce until well combined.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cooked, shredded chicken.
- Spoon mixture into a 9-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spoon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Nutrition
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 55mg |
| Sodium | 790mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 11g |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
FAQs
- Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
- A: Yes, you can make the dip ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Just add a few minutes to the baking time to ensure it is heated through.
- Q: Can I use a different type of cheese?
- A: Yes, you can use any type of shredded cheese you like. Pepper jack or Colby jack work well with this recipe.
- Q: How spicy is this dip?
- A: The spice level can be adjusted by using more or less buffalo wing sauce. This recipe is medium in spice level.
- Q: Can I use canned chicken?
- A: Yes, you can use canned chicken if you don’t have cooked, shredded chicken on hand.
- Q: Can I make this dip in a slow cooker?
- A: Yes, you can make this dip in a slow cooker on low heat for 2-3 hours or until heated through and bubbly.
- Q: Can I freeze this dip?
- A: No, this dip does not freeze well due to the cream cheese.
- Q: Can I use a different brand of ranch dressing?
- A: Yes, you can use any brand of ranch dressing you like.
- Q: How many servings does this recipe make?
- A: This recipe makes about 6 servings.
Tips
Tip 1: To make this dip spicier, add more buffalo wing sauce.
Tip 2: This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Tip 3: Serve this dip with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.