Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

Get ready for Football season with this creamy baked buffalo chicken wing dip! This twist on the classic is still full of flavor, and gets a protein boost, from the addition of plain Greek yogurt to the base of the dip.

For a chilled Buffalo Wing dip recipe, check out this recipe I shared with Men’s Journal: https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/buffalo-wing-dip/

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Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip
Serves 8

Ingredients:
4 ounces light cream cheese (room temperature)
1 (12½-ounce) can of chicken, drained*
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup hot sauce (or more to taste)

*Vegetarian substitution: Swap out chicken for two packages of seasoned jackfruit, like Kitchen & Love seasoned jackfruit.

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients and mix together. Transfer the mixture to an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.

Serving suggestion: Serve the dip with sliced carrots, celery sticks, and/or multi-grain tortilla chips.

Nutrition facts (per serving): 150 calories, 8 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 40 milligrams cholesterol, 450 milligrams sodium, 5 grams carbs, 0 grams fiber, 3 grams sugar, 16 grams protein

Super Bowl Snack Recipes!

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Are you thinking about what to make for the Super Bowl Sunday? Here are some delicious recipe ideas for you to try from veggie sticks, to creamy dips, and bite-size desserts.

Veggie Sticks

A quick and easy cauliflower-based “bread”. So delicious!

Click here for the recipe.

Game Day Hummus Platter

Arrange cut veggies and whole grain chips with your favorite hummus selections!

Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

A healthier dip perfect for the big game. Click here for the recipe.

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

This creamy, yogurt-based dip is so tasty and easy to pull together! Click here for the recipe.

Reese’s Bites

A perfect fun, bitesize dessert! Click here for the recipe.

Easy Homemade Queso Dip Recipe (Creamy, Quick & Perfect for Game Day)

Make your own homemade queso dip from scratch with everyday ingredients — no store-bought cans needed! This easy queso dip recipe is smooth, cheesy, and ready in minutes, making it ideal for Super Bowl parties, game-day snacking, and casual get-togethers.

This recipe blends familiar flavors like American cheese and cheddar with a hint of salsa and hot sauce for a crowd-pleasing cheese sauce that’s rich and comforting. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.

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Homemade Queso Dip
Serves 10

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low fat milk
6 slices American cheese (e.g., Cooper)
1/4 cup salsa
2 teaspoons hot sauce*
Salt and pepper

*Adjust to your spice preference

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter and then add in the flour and whisk together. Once combined add the milk and whisk, continue to cook over medium heat, whisking throughout.

2. Once the mixture starts to bubble, let it boil one additional minute. Then remove it from the heat, add the sliced cheese. Once the cheese is melted, stir in the salsa, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Serve with whole grain tortilla chips and your favorite taco toppings like black beans, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced olives, and diced onion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 130 calories, 9 grams fat, 6 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 250 milligrams sodium, 5 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, 7 grams protein