Easy Spiderweb Buffalo Chicken Dip in 20 Minutes
A quick and easy buffalo chicken dip with a stunning spiderweb cheese topping, perfect for game day or any gathering. Ready in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (reserved for spiderweb topping)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for spiderweb topping)
- Celery sticks (for serving, optional)
- Carrot sticks (for serving, optional)
- Tortilla chips (for serving, optional)
- French bread slices (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Shred the chicken using two forks (warm slightly if cold for easier shredding).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in shredded chicken, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish or small baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine reserved 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese with 1 tablespoon milk. Stir to coat.
- Place small pinches of the cheese-milk mixture in a spiral pattern on top of the dip, starting from the center and working outward.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until hot and bubbly, with golden spots on the cheese.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. The milk in the spiderweb topping helps create thin, stretchy cheese lines. If the dip looks greasy after baking, drain excess liquid from buffalo sauce next time. For a more dramatic spiderweb, use white cheddar instead of yellow mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 18
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