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Every football season, our social media feeds are full of wing recipes for the big game. But Buffalo chicken goes way beyond drums and flats. One of the most popular ways to enjoy Buffalo chicken is in dip form, and we're no strangers to the idea. Whether you're looking for a hands-off slow-cooker version or a cheesy baked variety, we have several delicious Buffalo chicken dip recipes to choose from.
If you're looking to switch it up and serve something up from outside the dip bowl, we've got plenty of ideas. From mac and cheese to a new version of your old-school chicken-and-broccoli casserole, our Test Kitchen has mastered the art of dreaming up new ways to use the Buffalo chicken flavors you crave. The only thing these Buffalo chicken recipes are missing? A side of homemade buttermilk ranch. Your tailgate will be the talk of campus with these Buffalo chicken recipes in tow.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Monica Farber
Every Southern host needs a classic Buffalo chicken dip recipe on standby, and this our go-to. All you have to do is stir the ingredients together and bake them in your favorite 13-x 9-inch casserole dish.
Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
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This one-dish wonder is going to be the kids' favorite way to eat broccoli. "I wish all chicken and broccoli casseroles tasted like this," said one Test Kitchen pro. You can also serve it as a dip, with sliced veggies and Ranch dressing on the side.
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
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How cute are these swirly bites of Buffalo chicken goodness? Filled with blue cheese, scallions, hot sauce, cream cheese, and chopped chicken, these pinwheels are delicious served warm or at room temp, so they're the ideal tailgating snack.
Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese
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We love a recipe that makes quick use of store-bought rotisserie chicken. This mac and cheese topped with panko and blue cheese crumbs is hearty enough to stand alone as a main dish.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Not only is this rich dip totally delicious, but your Instant Pot makes it even easier to put together. Serve it with chips, celery, and carrots.
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
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This filling supper combines two kid-friendly dinner favorites: Buffalo chicken and enchiladas. Filled with cream cheese, hot sauce, and shredded chicken, then topped with Monterey Jack and blue cheese dressing, this recipe is further proof that our brains love food mashups.
Buffalo Chicken Casserole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
This pasta bake is just what to make when you're craving Buffalo chicken but don't want to deal with messy hands. Serve hot with a crisp side salad for dinner.
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
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With just a few minutes of hands-on time and the help of your slow cooker, you can put together an appetizer that the whole crew will love. It takes up to two hours for the flavors to meld, but only 10 minutes to throw together.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
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Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Give your salad entree some extra heat with grilled Buffalo chicken. Crispy fried onions, ranch dressing, and crumbled blue cheese complete this fresh and funky salad.
Buffalo Chicken Bites
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You just might replace your usual wings recipe with these boneless, mess-free bites for game day. Our Test Kitchen recommends Moore's brand or Frank's RedHot Original, but any Buffalo-style hot sauce will do.
Copycat Publix Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Whether you prefer to eat your Buffalo chicken dip cold or warm, this version delivers plenty of flavor either way. And it just may be even better than the original.