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Cozy Buffalo Chicken Dip Bread Bowl

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A warm, creamy, and spicy buffalo chicken dip baked inside a crusty sourdough bread bowl, perfect for cozy nights and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 280g; rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (120ml; Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • ½ cup ranch dressing (120ml; blue cheese dressing optional)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (115g)
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large round sourdough bread boule (about 10 inches in diameter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Using a serrated knife, slice about 1 to 1½ inches off the top of the sourdough boule. Carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell all around. Save the scooped-out bread for dipping or breadcrumbs.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. Fold gently to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon the dip mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bread bowl. Top with a little extra cheddar cheese for a golden crust.
  6. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
  7. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top for garnish. Serve immediately with the bread chunks you scooped out or with crisp veggies.

Notes

Do not scoop the bread bowl too aggressively to avoid collapse during baking. Soften cream cheese well to avoid lumps. Mix and fill the bread bowl right before baking to prevent sogginess. Optionally, add panko breadcrumbs on top before baking for extra crunch. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor. Variations include vegetarian substitutes like cauliflower or jackfruit, and cheese swaps such as mozzarella or pepper jack.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, bread bowl, comfort food, spicy dip, easy snack, rotisserie chicken, sourdough bread

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