Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Bread Bowl
A cozy, crowd-pleasing buffalo chicken dip served inside a toasted bread bowl, combining spicy, creamy, and crunchy textures for a perfect game day or casual party centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 round sourdough or artisan bread loaf (about 8 inches / 20 cm diameter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice off the top of the round loaf about 2 inches (5 cm) from the edge. Using a serrated knife, carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick shell all around. Reserve the bread chunks for dipping later.
- Lightly toast the bread bowl and the cut-off top by placing them on a baking sheet and baking for 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo hot sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Fold in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, reserving a little for topping.
- Spoon the dip mixture into the toasted bread shell, packing it in gently but firmly. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top for a golden crust.
- Return the stuffed bread bowl to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the dip is heated through.
- Let the bread bowl cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle chopped green onions or chives on top. Slice the reserved bread chunks for dipping and serve warm.
Notes
Toast the hollowed bread bowl before filling to prevent sogginess. Use rotisserie chicken for ease and flavor. Adjust hot sauce to taste. Cover with foil if cheese browns too quickly during baking. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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