Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Bread (Print View)

Warm, creamy buffalo chicken and cheese baked inside golden bread. Savory comfort food for sharing.

# Components:

→ Bread Base

01 - 1 large French bread loaf (approximately 14-16 inches)

→ Buffalo Chicken Filling

02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup hot buffalo wing sauce
05 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
08 - 2 green onions, finely sliced

→ Garnish

09 - Additional sliced green onions
10 - Extra blue cheese crumbles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Carefully slice the top third off the French bread loaf lengthwise. Gently hollow out the interior, maintaining a 1-inch border to create a sturdy bread shell. Reserve the removed bread for future use, such as making breadcrumbs.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, hot buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and finely sliced green onions. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated and achieves a creamy consistency.
04 - Evenly spoon the prepared buffalo chicken mixture into the hollowed bread shell. Transfer the stuffed bread onto the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the bread crust is golden brown and crisp.
06 - Remove the baked bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and blue cheese crumbles, if desired.
07 - Slice the stuffed bread into portions and serve warm immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All ingredients available at any standard grocery store
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Portable and perfect for game day gatherings
  • Combines two crowd favorites bread and buffalo chicken dip into one showstopping appetizer
02 -
  • Contains 395 calories per serving, making it a satisfying appetizer
  • Can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance and baked just before serving
  • Perfect for transporting to potlucks or game day parties
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  • For the crispiest exterior, brush the outer surface of the bread with a little melted butter before baking. This creates a beautiful golden crust that adds textural contrast to the creamy filling.
  • Use a food processor to quickly shred warm rotisserie chicken it takes seconds and creates perfect shreds.
  • For a spicier version, add a tablespoon of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture or drizzle hot honey over the top after baking.

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