Description
This creamy buffalo chicken dip stuffed bread bowl is the ultimate party appetizer—easy to make in 30 minutes with simple ingredients, and baked inside a crusty bread bowl for a self-contained, shareable dish that disappears first every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round loaf of bread (sourdough or Italian)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (preferably Hidden Valley)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar recommended)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the bread bowl: Using a serrated knife, cut a circle about 2 inches from the edge of the top of the bread loaf at an angle to create a lid. Set the lid aside. Gently pull out the soft bread inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick wall all around. Save the bread pieces for dipping.
- Make the creamy buffalo chicken mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the chicken and cheeses: Fold in the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese (if using). Add garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Stuff the bread bowl: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, packing it gently but firmly to the top.
- Brush with butter: Place the stuffed bread bowl on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the outside of the bread (including the lid) with the melted butter.
- Bake: Place the bread bowl (lid on for the first 15 minutes, then remove for the last 5-10 minutes) in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the bread is golden and crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Let it cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions over the top. Serve immediately with reserved bread pieces, tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Notes
For extra crispy bread, bake the hollowed-out bread bowl empty for 5 minutes before stuffing. Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. Shred chicken while warm for easier shredding. Let the dip rest 5 minutes before serving to avoid burns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (dip only,
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 18
Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, bread bowl, game day appetizer, party dip, easy appetizer, buffalo chicken, cream cheese dip