🧀🔥 Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

🧀🔥 Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip  

*Spicy, creamy, and perfect for game day or any gathering!*

Prep Time:** 15 mins  

Cook Time:** 15 mins  

Total Time:** 30 mins  

Servings:** 6–8  

📝 Description  

This rich and creamy Buffalo chicken dip combines tender shredded chicken, tangy Frank’s RedHot sauce, and a blend of melted cheeses in a velvety béchamel base. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser served with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.

 🛒 Ingredients

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)  

2 cups whole milk (2% is acceptable)  

4 tbsp unsalted butter  

1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)  

½ cup finely chopped celery (1 stalk)  

2 garlic cloves, minced  

4 tbsp all-purpose flour  

3 oz cream cheese (block-style, not whipped)  

 8 oz sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)  

 Dash of Worcestershire sauce  

 5 tbsp Frank’s RedHot Original sauce (adjust to taste)  

*For serving:* Celery sticks, carrot sticks, crusty bread, or sturdy crackers  

💡 **Spice it up?** Swap white cheddar for Pepper Jack for extra heat!

 👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. **Warm the milk:** Heat milk in a saucepan or microwave until just simmering. Set aside.  

2. **Sauté veggies:** Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook 5 minutes until soft.  

3. **Make the roux:** Stir in garlic and flour. Cook 2–3 minutes, whisking constantly, until golden.  

4. **Add milk:** Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth. Return to heat and cook 2 minutes until thickened.  

5. **Add cheeses:** Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese and all but a handful of cheddar until melted and smooth.  

6. **Season & add chicken:** Mix in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and shredded chicken. Taste and adjust spice or salt.  

7. **Broil:** Preheat broiler. Pour dip into a 2-quart baking dish, top with reserved cheese, and broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.  

8. **Serve hot** with your favorite dippers!

 💡 Make-Ahead Tip  

Prepare the dip (without broiling) up to 3 days ahead. Store covered in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stove, then broil before serving.

 🏈 Perfect For:

- Game day parties  

- Potlucks  

- Holiday appetizers  

- Cozy fall gatherings