Creamy buffalo dip blending cottage cheese, shredded chicken, and melty cheeses—ideal for game day or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Proteins
05 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Sauces and Condiments
06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Crumbled blue cheese
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Combine cottage cheese and softened cream cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Transfer blended cheese mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese mixture into the dip base.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch baking dish, smoothing the surface.
06 - Distribute the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the dip surface.
07 - Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.
08 - For a golden, bubbly top, place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
09 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and crumbled blue cheese. Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers.
