Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy and spicy dip perfect for Halloween celebrations, featuring playful ghost shapes on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 6–8 slices white cheese (for ghosts)
- Black decorating gel or mini olives for eyes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 15–20 seconds if needed, then spread it evenly in your baking dish.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese and smooth it out. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Use a ghost cookie cutter to cut shapes from the white cheese slices and arrange them on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, dot each ghost with decorating gel or olive bits for eyes. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg