Appetizer · 30 minBaked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Tangy hot sauce, tender shredded chicken, and a bubbling cheddar top. This scoopable dip comes together in one bowl before a short trip to the oven.
Game-day snacks worth passing around
A sheet of nachos, sticky wings, skillet queso, and buffalo chicken dip — food that holds up while people hover by the TV.
Build the hot dishes so they can sit out in small batches. Nachos want wet toppings at the end, wings want glaze after they crisp, and dips stay scoopable if you keep the heat gentle. Put out celery or a simple salad so the table is not only chips.
Make it easier: Keep hot dips at 140°F or above, or refrigerate within 2 hours. Refresh from a second warm dish instead of topping up food that has been sitting out.
What to cook
Appetizer · 30 min
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