Buffalo Wing Dip

Most of us are going to find ourselves either attending or hosting a holiday party of some sort during the next few weeks. If you're looking for a flawless crowd pleasing appetizer look no further than Buffalo Wing Dip. Who doesn't love a spicy buffalo wing? I even know a few vegetarians who have admitted to sneaking a hot wing when nobody was watching them. We all know how messy eating a hot wing can be and that's never fun to deal with at a social gathering. With just five ingredients I'm willing to bet you almost always have on hand, this recipe is quick and simple to make.

1 pound of Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 block of cream cheese
1 cup of Ranch or blue cheese salad dressing
¾ of a cup of Hot wing sauce
Fresh chopped Scallions (Optional)
Crispy bread, Celery, Crackers, and or Tortilla chips for scooping

Preheat oven to 375.

First step is to season your chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper. Now to cook your chicken breasts and you can really do this anyway you like. If they weather is nice, I like to grill my chicken but baking in the oven or sauteing in a skillet with a little olive oil are other recommend ways. Once you've cooked your chicken and it's cool enough to handle, shred the chicken and set aside. 

In a medium sized sauce pan, add the hot sauce, the ranch or blue cheese dressing, the block of cream cheese and stir together over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted. Next add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, the chicken, and the chopped scallions. Transfer the dip into an over proof dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbling and the cheese has melted. Serve with crispy bread, celery, pretzels, crackers, tortilla chips, or just about anything else you can think of - seriously this stuff would taste good on a brick!

FYI - This dip is a great dish to make for watching the big games on Sunday!