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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Bread Bowl

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A creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip baked inside a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl, perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great for convenience)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia brand recommended)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar preferred)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large round sourdough bread loaf (about 10 inches diameter)
  • Optional toppings: chopped green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Using a serrated knife, slice off the top 2-3 inches of the sourdough loaf and set aside.
  3. Carefully hollow out the inside of the loaf with a spoon or your hands, leaving about a 1-inch thick wall all around.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth (about 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer).
  5. Add ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper; mix until fully combined.
  6. Fold in shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into the hollowed-out bread loaf, smoothing the top evenly.
  8. Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top for a golden crust.
  9. Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread edges are toasted.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions or chives, and serve immediately with the bread top and toasted bread pieces or crackers.

Notes

Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for smooth texture. Hollow bread carefully to avoid thin walls that cause leaks. Toast hollowed bread pieces for extra dipping chips. Adjust buffalo sauce to taste for desired heat level. Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch drips.

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