This vegetarian buffalo chicken dip is a spicy and cheesy twist on the classic party dish. Made with vegetarian chicken substitute, cream cheese, hot sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, this dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering where you want to serve a flavorful and satisfying appetizer. The dip has a tangy and spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with crunchy chips or crispy vegetables. Whip up a batch of this delicious dip and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetarian chicken substitute, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- Tortilla chips or vegetable sticks, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded vegetarian chicken substitute, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the top of the dip.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and celery.
- Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
Interesting Facts
Buffalo chicken dip is believed to have originated in Buffalo, New York, hence the name.
Traditional buffalo chicken dip is made with chicken, but this vegetarian version uses a chicken substitute.
This dip can be easily customized to suit your spice preference by adjusting the amount of hot sauce used.