Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

*Parsley*'s Note:

I first tried this buffalo chicken wing dip at my neighbor's picnic. A friend of theirs brought it and we munched on it all night til it was gone! I love this recipe for picnics, potlucks and tailgate parties. It's a much less messy way of enjoying chicken wings. My oldest son loves it. You can make it as spicy hot as you want...or leave it mild. It's best served warm, but you can also eat it cool.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 32

Yield: 1.0 13

• 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts , cooked and shredded
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle hot sauce (use whole bottle or just half, if desired)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese , softened
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle bleu cheese salad dressing (or can use ranch or 8 oz blue cheese and ranch)
• 2⁄3; cup chopped celery
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 3 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Directions:

1. Preaheat oven top 350.
2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, celery and cheese.
3. In a saucepan over med-low heat, combine cream cheese and salad dressing and stir until smooth. Stir in bottle of hot sauce ( don't have to use entire bottle if you want it milder). Pour heated mixture into bowl with chicken mixture. Stir to mix well.
4. Pour into a 13" x 9" baking pan. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until bubbly----make sure top doesn't get browned. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm OR cold-----tastes best warm--- with celery or other veggies and crackers.

Reviews

[Chef #520109]

I've been making this dip for over a year now, and procrastinated in rating it. It's absolutely delicious! Usually I don't add as much Frank's, just because my family can't handle it. I also serve the celery on the side, and use whatever shredded cheese I might have in the house. Thanks for the great recipe!

[Chef #683154]

I've had about 20 people ask me for this recipe already. Best when just out of the oven. Whole bottle of Frank's hot sauce is a bit much. Perfect with 3/4ths of a bottle. I don't use the celery. FANTASTIC dish.

[saylaveev]

Excellent. Simple. Pretty cheap to do and fast. The only way I think it would benefit is if it were kept on low in a slow cooker for dipping all night long. Keeping it warm is critical. I think it would also be fine with more celery if you're serving it with tortilla chips. I used Renee's Ranch Dressing.