Buffalo “Bat Nest” Dip
Everyone’s favorite spicy, cheesy dip gets spooky with a ring of blue corn chip “wings” and a plastic bat perched on top. No food sculpting required—just set, bake, and style.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for parties with its spicy and cheesy goodness
- Simple prep with just one fun Halloween decoration
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving
Equipment You’ll Need
- Oven-safe Baking Dish: To keep your dip warm and melty, try this Oven Safe Spooky Dish for a festive touch.
- Mixing Bowl: A durable mixing bowl is essential for combining all your ingredients.
Ingredient Notes
- Blue Corn Tortilla Chips: Great for serving and styling, providing a crunchy texture. Consider using Garden of Eatin’ Blue Corn Tortilla Chips for their striking blue color.
- Plastic Bat Decoration: Add a spooky centerpiece with Plastic Bats to complete the Halloween theme.
Serving Suggestions
- Enhancing the spooky atmosphere, arrange the blue corn chips like bat wings around the dip for a fun presentation.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
- Assemble 1–2 days in advance and refrigerate
- Bake before serving; leftovers reheat well
Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Blue corn tortilla chips (for serving and styling)
- 1 small plastic bat (clearly not edible)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, and half the cheddar.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Ring the edge of the dip with blue corn chips. Gently place a clean plastic bat in the center before serving.
Yield: Serves 4