Dessert

Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip (Boo-ffalo Dip) Recipe

ByThomas Greene October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Introduction

This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, affectionately known as Boo-ffalo Dip, is a festive twist on a classic favorite. Creamy, spicy, and topped with adorable cheese ghosts, it’s perfect for parties and seasonal gatherings.

A white square baking dish filled with a baked cheesy dip that has a golden brown top layer with melted shredded cheese texture. On top of the cheese layer, there are seven white ghost-shaped cutouts evenly spaced, each decorated with two black olive slices as eyes. The dish is surrounded by light brown triangular tortilla chips scattered on a white marbled surface, with some pieces arranged on a white plate to the top left. There are also three small orange and black Halloween-themed felt decorations near the top of the dish. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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

Step 1: In a large bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Step 2: Soften cream cheese in the microwave for 15–20 seconds if needed, then spread it evenly in your baking dish.
Step 3: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese and smooth it out. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
Step 4: Use a ghost cookie cutter to cut shapes from white cheese slices and arrange them on top.
Step 5: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or until bubbly.
Step 6: Once out of the oven, dot each ghost with decorating gel or olive bits for eyes. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For milder dip, reduce buffalo sauce or use a milder wing sauce variety.
Try substituting ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor profile.
If you don’t have a ghost cookie cutter, use simple rounds or other Halloween shapes.
Add some chopped green onions or celery for crunch and freshness.

Storage

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through. The cheese ghosts are best added fresh before serving to keep their shape and detail.

How to Serve

A white rectangular dish filled with shredded orange chicken covered in melted light yellow cheese. On top of the cheese are small ghost shapes made from melted white cheese, each with two small black eyes, placed evenly across the dish. A woman's hand is lifting a triangular chip with a ghost-shaped melted cheese piece on top, showing the orange shredded chicken sticking to the chip underneath the cheese ghost. The background is a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the buffalo chicken mixture and cream cheese layer ahead and refrigerate. Add the cheese ghosts and bake just before serving for best presentation.

What can I use if I don’t have buffalo sauce?

You can substitute with hot sauce mixed with melted butter for a homemade buffalo flavor or use your favorite wing sauce.

Thomas Greene