Tailgate Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken baked in a crusty sourdough bread bowl for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread Bowl

01 - 1 large round sourdough bread loaf (about 1 lb)

→ Chicken & Dip

02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup hot buffalo wing sauce
05 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup chopped green onions

→ For Serving

10 - Celery sticks
11 - Carrot sticks
12 - Tortilla chips
13 - Reserved bread cubes from hollowed loaf

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Slice the top off the sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Reserve the removed bread cubes for dipping.
03 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, mozzarella, blue cheese, cheddar, and most of the green onions. Mix until thoroughly blended.
04 - Spoon the chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl. Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
06 - Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, and reserved bread cubes for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bread bowl keeps everything warm longer than a regular serving dish
  • People love the interactive experience of tearing off bread as they dip
  • You get built-in appetizer vessels with no extra plates needed
  • The combination of creamy ranch and spicy buffalo hits every craving
02 -
  • Dont make the bread walls too thin or the dip will seep through and make a mess in your oven
  • The bread cubes from the hollowed-out center need to be toasted separately or they'll get soggy
  • Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes after baking so it sets up slightly and is easier to scoop
  • This actually reheats surprisingly well if you somehow end up with leftovers
03 -
  • Use an serrated bread knife for the cleanest cuts when hollowing your loaf
  • Place a piece of parchment paper under your bread bowl on the baking sheet for easy cleanup
  • Sprinkle extra cheese on top during the last 5 minutes for that gorgeous golden crust

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