Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Bread Bowl
A cozy, crowd-pleasing buffalo chicken dip baked inside a toasted bread bowl, perfect for game nights and gatherings. This recipe balances spicy comfort food with a warm, hearty bread shell that’s easy to share.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large round sourdough or country bread loaf (about 10 inches diameter)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a serrated knife, cut a circle about 1 to 1.5 inches from the top of the bread loaf. Remove the top and carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell all around. Save the bread scooped out for toasting.
- Brush the bread bowl and top lightly with melted butter. Place on a baking sheet.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, reserving a small handful for topping.
- Fill the bread bowl with the buffalo chicken dip mixture. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread bowl edges are toasted but sturdy.
- Spread the bread scoops on the baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes alongside the dip until crisp and golden.
- Garnish with sliced green onions just before serving.
- Serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
Do not overstuff the bread bowl to avoid bubbling over. Use softened cream cheese for smooth mixing. Toast bread bowl and scoops well for texture contrast. Adjust heat level by varying buffalo sauce amount. Tent with foil if bread edges brown too quickly. Add a splash of milk or ranch if dip is too thick before baking. Leftover dip should be stored separately from bread to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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