Lighter Spooky Spider Web Buffalo Chicken Dip
A lighter, healthier twist on classic buffalo chicken dip with a fun Halloween spider web design. Creamy, tangy, and packed with protein, this easy dip is perfect for parties and game days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese, small-curd
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream (for spider web topping)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for spider web topping)
- Small black olives, sliced (for spiders)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take cream cheese out of the fridge to soften.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender for about 30 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in shredded chicken, shredded cheddar, and crumbled blue cheese (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9-inch pie dish or small baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for a golden top.
- While the dip bakes, mix the topping yogurt with milk in a small bowl until thin enough to pipe. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag and snip a small tip off the corner.
- Let the dip cool for 2-3 minutes after baking. Pipe a small circle in the center, then concentric circles around it, spaced about an inch apart. Use a toothpick to drag outward from the center through all circles to create a web effect. Wipe the toothpick clean between each drag.
- Place sliced black olives on the web to resemble spiders.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese, Greek-style coconut yogurt, and dairy-free cheddar. To make it vegetarian, swap chicken for chickpeas or roasted cauliflower. The dip can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance (without topping) and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or microwave in 30-second bursts. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 14
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