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franks red hot buffalo chicken dip
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Franks Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip - Creamy, Spicy, and Crowd-Pleasing

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Franks Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For serving: tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, pita chips, or toasted baguette

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish (8x8 or similar).
  • Soften the cream cheese. If it’s firm, microwave it in a bowl for 15–20 seconds until spreadable. This makes mixing easier and smoother.
  • Mix the base. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, Franks Red Hot, garlic, and a few cracks of black pepper. Stir until completely smooth.
  • Add chicken and cheese. Fold in the shredded chicken, half the cheddar, the blue cheese (if using), and green onions.
  • Transfer and top. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges. For a golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
  • Garnish and serve. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then top with more green onions. Serve warm with chips and veggies.