Description

This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip is a spooky and delicious party appetizer featuring shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce layered over creamy cream cheese, topped with ranch dressing and ghost-shaped mozzarella cheese slices. Baked until bubbly and finished with black writing gel for ghost faces, this dip is perfect for Halloween gatherings and game nights.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

1 lb chicken breast, shredded
1–2 cups buffalo sauce (adjust based on spice preference)

Base Layer

16 oz cream cheese, softened

Toppings

1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 tube black writing gel

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
Coat Chicken: In a large plastic bag, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Seal the bag and mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the buffalo sauce.
Spread Cream Cheese: Evenly spread the softened cream cheese onto the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a creamy base for the dip.
Layer Buffalo Chicken: Arrange the buffalo-coated shredded chicken in a single layer on top of the cream cheese layer without mixing them together.
Add Ranch Dressing: Pour the ranch dressing evenly over the buffalo chicken layer; do not stir to maintain distinct layers.
Cut Cheese Ghosts: Using a cookie cutter, cut ghost-shaped figures out of the sliced mozzarella cheese.
Top with Cheese Ghosts: Place the mozzarella ghost shapes on top of the chicken mixture, spacing them so they do not overlap.
Bake the Dip: Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Decorate Ghost Faces: Once baked, use the black writing gel to draw eyes and mouths on all the mozzarella ghost shapes, giving them a spooky look.
Serve Warm: Serve the Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip warm with your choice of chips, bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

You can adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to make the dip more or less spicy according to your preference.
If you don’t have a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, you can cut ghosts freehand with a knife for a rustic look.
For a milder version, substitute buffalo sauce with barbecue sauce or a combination of both.
This dip can be prepared a day ahead; assemble and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
Use gluten-free chips or veggies to make this dip gluten-free friendly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Halloween dip, Buffalo chicken dip, party appetizer, spicy dip, creamy dip, ghost cheese dip