Game Day, Meet Your Match: A Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip
Get ready to score big with your friends and family this Super Bowl Sunday! Every Monday, we share a quick and easy recipe on our Instagram stories, and this week, we’re tackling the ultimate game-day favorite: Buffalo chicken dip. But here’s the twist – we’re making it healthier, without sacrificing any of that signature flavor.
A Creamy, Cheesy, and Surprisingly Healthy Recipe
Our secret ingredients? Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese, which come together to create a rich and creamy texture that’s hard to resist. And for an authentic Buffalo kick, we’re adding in some real blue cheese. The result is a dip that’s both healthier and more delicious than its traditional counterpart.
Ready in Just 35 Minutes
This recipe is a breeze to whip up, requiring only 7 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees, mix everything together in a large bowl, and transfer it to a greased baking dish. Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown, then top with extra blue cheese and chopped green onions if you’re feeling fancy.
The Perfect Pairing for Chips and Veggies Alike
Serve your healthier Buffalo chicken dip with a side of crunchy chips or crudités – either way, it’s a winning combination. And don’t forget to share your own creation with us on Instagram! Tag us and show off your game-day spread.
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Makes: 5 cups
Ready in: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled light blue cheese
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (optional)
- 1 bunch green onions (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, stir everything but the green onions together until well mixed.
- Transfer mixture to a small, greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and top with more crumbled blue cheese and chopped green onion if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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