Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
One of my FAVORITE appetizers, this smoked buffalo chicken dip recipe is perfect for anyone that wants a tasty snack or a really good appetizer.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 318kcal
Equipment
- 1 8 in. Cast iron Skillet or similar
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp BBQ Rub
- ⅓ cup Franks Red Hot a little more if you like spicy
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon divided
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 green onions chopped optional
Instructions
- Combine all of the wet ingredients (mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, Frank's) and the BBQ rub, and then mix.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, and half of the bacon crumbles.
- Pour the mixture into your cast iron skillet or dish of choice.
- Place in your smoker and smoke at 225 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Stir everything and add blue cheese crumbs and more bacon.
- Adjust heat up to either 375 or 400 degrees F and continue cooking until the cheese is bubbling (about 10-15 minutes longer).
- Top with chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve hot with sliced bread, veggies, chips, or crackers.
Bread Bowl Instructions
- Pour the mixture into 2 bread bowls. Place the bread bowl in a large cast-iron skillet or on a sheet pan and then place in your smoker and smoke at 225 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Notes
I like to make the shredded chicken on my smoker ahead of time, but you can use a rotisserie chicken from the store if you are short on time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 632mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g