This morning I was thinking about what to post and I started to think about buffalo chicken dip. It's like eating buffalo chicken wings (we simply call them hot wings) but as a dip with chips or celery. Now I'm craving it - but it's also a great dip to feature this week as people start to plan snacks to serve at their New Year's Eve parties.
I first started making this about 8 years ago but since I haven't made it recently I didn't have a picture. I decided to get one from the internet and a quick search made me laugh - because the sauce we always use for this is Frank's - and low and behold, they have a very similar recipe on their website. I never knew this and had never gone to their recipe site before. They use more chicken in their recipe but my readers know I always say play with your food - so if you want to use 2 cans - go for it! More dressing, more sauce, more cheese... have at it. Taste test and add and delete as you wish!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
1 can chicken (the cooked, chunk kind - ready to serve)
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c Franks Buffalo Wing sauce
1/2 c prepared ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing if you prefer it)
3/4 c shredded cheese - cheddar or mozzarella preferred
Mix chicken, cream cheese and Frank's sauce in a bowl and microwave until heated through - stirring to break up the chicken chunks. Add the Ranch dressing and stir until blended. Mix in shredded cheese. Place in a lightly greased serving dish and microwave until heated through. Serve warm with chips or I like to eat it cooled with celery sticks.
