Applebee's Buffalo Chicken Dip Copycat
Creamy, spicy, and cheesy — this homemade Applebee's Buffalo Chicken Dip feeds a crowd in 30 minutes and disappears before halftime every single time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella divided
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add ranch and buffalo sauce. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Fold in shredded chicken, ¾ cup cheddar, and ½ cup mozzarella.
- Spread into baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses and blue cheese crumbles.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate — bake fresh before serving.
Use Frank's RedHot specifically — the flavor difference is noticeable.
Keep warm in slow cooker on warm setting throughout the game.
Use Frank's RedHot specifically — the flavor difference is noticeable.
Keep warm in slow cooker on warm setting throughout the game.