tailgate buffalo chicken dip bread (Printable)
Spicy buffalo chicken dip baked inside crusty bread. A perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or parties.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Dairy and Sauces
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Bread
07 - 1 large French bread loaf (about 16 inches)
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and consistent.
03 - Carefully slice the top third off the French bread loaf lengthwise. Using a spoon or your hands, hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving approximately a 1/2-inch thick shell. Reserve the removed bread for other culinary applications.
04 - Evenly spoon the prepared buffalo chicken dip mixture into the hollowed cavity of the French bread loaf. Carefully transfer the stuffed loaf onto the previously lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake the stuffed bread for 25–30 minutes, or until the filling is visibly bubbly and the exterior of the bread achieves a golden-brown crispness.
06 - Remove the baked bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and fresh parsley before serving.
07 - Slice the warm dip-stuffed bread into portions and serve immediately as a delicious appetizer.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser that combines two beloved comfort foods in one convenient package.
- You get all the spicy, cheesy goodness of buffalo chicken dip, neatly tucked into a crusty, golden loaf, making serving a breeze.
02 -
- I learned the hard way that using a very dull knife to hollow out the bread can turn a simple step into a crumbly mess; a serrated knife is your best friend here.
- A game-changing discovery for me was realizing a warm bread loaf is easier to hollow, but don't toast it too much or it becomes brittle.
03 -
- To get perfect, even slices of bread without tearing the filling, use a sharp serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion.
- For an extra crispy crust and warm interior, give the hollowed bread a quick 5-minute toast in the oven before adding the filling.