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Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip topped with ghost-shaped cheese and olive eyes in baking dish

Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip (Boo-ffalo Dip)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with festive ghost-shaped cheese decorations perfect for Halloween parties
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Appetizer, Dinner Party
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce adjust for spice level
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 6-8 slices white cheese American or provolone for ghost shapes
  • black decorating gel or mini olives for ghost eyes

Equipment

  • Ghost cookie cutter
  • Mixing bowl or zip-top bag
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position rack in center. In a large bowl or zip-top bag, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Spread softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. If needed, microwave cream cheese for 15-20 seconds to soften.
  3. Spoon buffalo chicken mixture over cream cheese layer and smooth evenly. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over buffalo chicken layer, then drizzle with ranch dressing.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes first, then remove from oven. Using ghost cookie cutter, cut shapes from white cheese slices and arrange evenly across partially melted top, spacing so each serving gets at least one ghost.
  5. Return to oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until dip is bubbly around edges and cheese is melted with light golden spots. Total baking time is 18-20 minutes.
  6. Once out of oven, dot each ghost with decorating gel or olive pieces for eyes. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For kid-friendly version, swap buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce. Can be assembled through Step 3 up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking (add 3-5 extra minutes to initial baking time). If using 9x13 pan for larger crowds, increase baking time by 5-7 minutes. Leftovers store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.