Buffalo Chicken Dip - CJ Eats Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why is my Buffalo chicken dip so runny? ›

Buffalo chicken dip can be runny if you use a reduced fat cream cheese. It can also be runny if you use too much ranch dressing or not enough chicken. You can thicken the dip by adding more shredded chicken, or even more cubes of full fat cream cheese or even more shredded cheddar cheese.

Leftovers – Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove over low heat. You can also use leftover dip as a filling for some amazing quesadillas, sandwiches, and sliders!

Cream cheese & sour cream: These two ingredients are the perfect “cooling” agents for this spicy dip! Ranch and/or Blue Cheese Salad Dressing: I like to add just a little bit of these dressings to add another layer of flavor. Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese- Use your favorite cheese here.

If the texture of the dip has changed, and the dip has started to separate or appear lumpy, it might be a sign that the dip has gone bad. Another way to find out if the buffalo chicken dip is bad is to give it a quick smell and taste. If the dip tastes or smells off-putting, it is a clear sign it has gone bad.

Tortilla chips – I recommend a thick, hearty chip that can stand up to these cheesy chicken dip. You could also spoon the dip over the tortilla chip “scoops”. Corn chips – Frito scoops are perfect for dipping up this buffalo chicken dip! Crackers – I recommend a thick cracker, like Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

There's an easy solution though - adding dairy products. Dairy has a natural ability to counteract spiciness, so a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of cheese can help tone down the heat. You can also try stirring in things such as butter, cream, or yogurt.

Serve with crusty bread, celery sticks, crackers, pita bread or whatever you'd like to dip in it. We enjoy it served warm, but it can be served cold!

Can You Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip? Yes, you can freeze Buffalo chicken dip for up to three months. You should be aware that, since cream cheese and ranch dressing don't freeze well, the texture might change a bit after freezing and thawing — it'll still be tasty, just not quite as delicious as it once was.

You can thicken buffalo sauce with cashews by blending them directly into a premade Buffalo sauce. Alternatively, you can easily make your own homemade buffalo sauce with cashews, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Guar or xanthan gum will work if used in the cold sauce. It is the easiest way. If you don't have them, yuo can use gelatine, but you'll have to dissolve it in warm liquid first and then add to the cold sauce, then wait to thicken. None of these will change the taste.

How do you thicken runny cheese dip? ›

Flour or cornstarch can both thicken a liquid. In a small separate bowl, mix a tablespoon of either flour or cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cheese sauce until the mixture is smooth. Add the mixture back to the milky cheese sauce, and stir until combined and desired thickness is achieved.