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The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Bread Bowl Recipe

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This crowd-pleasing buffalo chicken dip stuffed bread bowl is the kind of recipe that makes you the hero of any gathering without spending all day in the kitchen. It’s a textural experience with a hollowed-out sourdough loaf that absorbs all the spicy, buttery goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (from about 2 large chicken breasts or 1 rotisserie chicken)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large round sourdough bread loaf (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for bread)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Prepare the bread bowl: Using a serrated knife, cut a circle about 2 inches from the edge of the top of the bread loaf. Cut at a slight angle inward to create a lid. Lift off the top and set aside. Gently pull out the soft bread from the inside, leaving a wall about 1 inch thick. Save the removed bread for dipping.
  3. Make the butter brush: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Brush this mixture all over the inside of the bread bowl and the cut side of the lid.
  4. Mix the dip: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Stir until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, crumbled blue cheese (if using), sliced green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Stuff the bread bowl: Spoon the dip mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl, packing it gently but firmly. Mound slightly on top.
  6. Bake: Place the stuffed bread bowl on a baking sheet. Put the lid on at a slight angle so some dip is exposed. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the bread is golden brown and crispy. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Rest and serve: Let the bread bowl rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, toast the hollowed-out bread bowl for 5 minutes before adding the dip. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Shred your own cheese for best melt. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance (keep dip and bread separate).

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