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Kid-Friendly Spiderweb Buffalo Chicken Dip: Easy Game Day Appetizer

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This creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken dip features a fun spiderweb design baked right in. It’s a kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (for spiderweb)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for spiderweb)
  • Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Let cream cheese soften at room temperature or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  3. Fold in shredded chicken, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and all mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed.
  4. Transfer mixture to a greased 9-inch pie dish or small baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
  6. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sour cream with 1 tablespoon milk until smooth.
  7. Transfer sour cream mixture to a squeeze bottle or zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Pipe a small dot in the center, then pipe concentric circles around it, spacing about 1 inch apart (4-5 circles total).
  8. Using a toothpick or knife tip, drag lines from the center outward through the circles (like spokes on a wheel), spacing evenly. Wipe toothpick clean between each drag.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot chips.

Notes

For a smoother dip, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream. Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver. The dip can be assembled (without spiderweb) up to 24 hours ahead; add 5 minutes to baking time if starting cold. For a milder version, reduce buffalo sauce to 1/4 cup and add extra sour cream. For extra spice, add 1 tablespoon hot sauce and a pinch of cayenne. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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