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Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Charcuterie Board

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A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip served as the centerpiece of a charcuterie board, surrounded by crunchy vegetables, chips, pretzels, and breads. Perfect for game day or any gathering, this interactive spread is easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
  • Carrot sticks (about 1 cup)
  • Pretzel sticks or mini pretzels
  • Tortilla chips (scooped variety)
  • Crackers (butter or wheat crackers)
  • Bread cubes or crostini
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Extra blue cheese crumbles (for topping)
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a slow cooker, set it to low and let it warm up.
  2. Shred the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces using two forks. Warm slightly if cold.
  3. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for 20 minutes or microwaving for 15 seconds.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, and butter. Use a hand mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the shredded chicken, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
  6. Add shredded mozzarella and half of the crumbled blue cheese. Stir gently to distribute.
  7. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish or slow cooker. Spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly around the edges and golden on top. For a browned top, broil for the last 2 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle remaining blue cheese crumbles over the hot dip. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
  10. Place the hot dip in the center of a large board or platter. Arrange vegetables, chips, crackers, and breads around it in clusters. Add small bowls of extra ranch dressing and blue cheese crumbles. Fill gaps with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, or extra celery.
  11. Serve immediately. Keep dip warm in a slow cooker if serving over a longer period.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Frank’s RedHot is recommended for classic buffalo flavor. The dip can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated; add 5 minutes to baking time. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and taste even better the next day. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers and verify hot sauce and ranch dressing are certified gluten-free.

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