Description
This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, playfully named Boo-ffalo Dip, is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for spooky gatherings. Cream cheese forms a rich base layered with spicy buffalo-coated shredded chicken, melty mozzarella, and a cool ranch drizzle. Topped with cute ghost-shaped white cheese slices decorated with black gel or olive eyes, this dip is as fun to serve as it is delicious to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Base Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Ghost Toppings
- 6–8 slices white cheese (for ghosts, such as provolone or mozzarella slices)
- Black decorating gel or mini olives for eyes
Tools
- Ghost cookie cutter
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Spatula
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until the chicken is evenly coated, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Prepare the Base Layer: Soften the cream cheese by microwaving it for 15–20 seconds if needed to make spreading easier. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of your baking dish.
- Assemble the Dip: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out evenly. Drizzle the ranch dressing over the top to add a cool contrast to the spicy sauce.
- Create Ghost Shapes: Use the ghost cookie cutter to cut ghost shapes out of the slices of white cheese. Arrange these ghost cheese shapes on top of the assembled dip.
- Bake the Dip: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled dip for 15–20 minutes or until it becomes bubbly and heated through.
- Add Eyes and Serve: After removing the dip from the oven, dot each ghost with black decorating gel or place small pieces of mini olives to create eyes on the cheese ghosts. Serve the dip warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less buffalo sauce according to your preference.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut, but you can also cook and shred your own chicken breasts.
- White cheese slices should be firm enough to cut shapes but mild in flavor to complement the buffalo dip.
- Use a baking dish approximately 8×8 inches or similar size for best depth and cooking time.
- Serve with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers for dipping.
- Black decorating gel can be found in cake decorating sections or substitute with small sliced olives for the ghost eyes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween dip, buffalo chicken dip, spooky appetizer, party dip, ghost cheese, buffalo chicken, creamy dip
