Creamy Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip That’ll Haunt Your Party

This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy appetizer perfect for your October festivities.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 8 people

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dip Base

2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
1 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust the heat level with mild or hot sauce.
8 ounces Cream Cheese Soften for easier spreading.
1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Can substitute with blue cheese dressing.

For the Decorations

4 slices White Cheese Slices Cut into ghost shapes; mozzarella or provolone works.
Decorating Gel or Olive Bits Used for facial features on ghost shapes; optional.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
Baking Dish
Cookie cutter

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in your prepared baking dish.
Layer the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese and drizzle ranch dressing on top.
Cut ghost shapes from the white cheese slices and arrange on top of the dip.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Let cool briefly, then decorate the cheese ghosts with decorating gel or olives.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make-ahead option: Assemble a day in advance and refrigerate. Reheat before serving to restore creaminess.

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