Description
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Bake is a comforting, flavorful dish combining spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cheeses, and tangy ranch dressing. Perfectly baked to bubbly perfection and topped with fresh green onions, it creates an irresistible appetizer or main course that’s sure to please buffalo chicken lovers.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for folding in)
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Additional green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Mix Chicken and Buffalo Sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce to evenly coat the chicken with spicy flavor.
- Add Cream Cheese and Ranch: Stir in the softened cream cheese and ranch dressing until the mixture is smooth and well combined, adding creaminess.
- Fold in Cheddar and Green Onions: Gently fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the entire mixture into a greased baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Top with Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to control the spice level.
- For extra creaminess, add a little more ranch dressing or cream cheese.
- This dish pairs well with celery sticks or tortilla chips for dipping.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked right before serving.
