Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Bread Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Party Snack
A spicy, creamy buffalo chicken dip served in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl, perfect for parties or cozy snacks. This recipe combines tangy buffalo sauce with cream cheese and cheddar for a deliciously indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream (full fat)
- ½ cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing if preferred)
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf (about 10 inches diameter)
- Butter for brushing the inside of the bread bowl (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a sharp serrated knife, cut a circle about 1 to 1.5 inches from the top of the loaf. Remove the lid and hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell to hold the dip. Brush the inside lightly with melted butter. Set aside the bread chunks for dipping.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce. Beat with an electric mixer or stir vigorously until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Fold in shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed-out bread, pressing gently to fill all spaces. Replace the bread lid if desired.
- Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until the dip is bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with reserved bread chunks for dipping.
Notes
Soften cream cheese well before mixing to avoid lumps. Shred chicken finely for better texture. Do not overstuff the bread bowl to prevent overflow. Use sturdy bread like sourdough or Italian loaf. If dip is too thick before baking, add a splash of milk or ranch dressing. Tent with foil if bread crust darkens too much during baking. For dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut-based alternatives. For low-carb, serve dip with vegetable sticks instead of bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the bre
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 15
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