cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip
This creamy and spicy cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip is a deliciously addictive appetizer perfect for game day or any gathering. Combining the tanginess of buffalo sauce with the richness of cottage cheese, this dip is not only tasty but also protein-packed.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking dish 8x8 inches or similar
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to taste.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese Softened.
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- tortilla chips or fresh veggies For serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce to taste.
Feel free to substitute the chicken with shredded turkey or a plant-based alternative for a different twist.
This dip can be prepared ahead of time; simply cover and refrigerate it before baking. When ready to serve, bake it directly from the refrigerator, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.