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Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Peppers Easy Game Day Recipe

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A fun and festive twist on classic buffalo chicken dip, stuffed inside bell peppers carved like jack-o’-lanterns. Perfect for game day, Halloween, or any gathering where you want to impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large orange bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and dry the bell peppers. Slice the tops off about 1/2 inch from the stem. Scoop out seeds and membranes. Using a small paring knife, carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the front of each pepper, being careful not to cut through the pepper wall.
  3. Brush the outside and inside of each pepper with olive oil. Place upright in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Trim bottoms if needed so they sit flat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese (if using), chopped green onions, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined. Fold in shredded chicken until evenly coated.
  5. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each pepper, packing gently. Leave about 1/4 inch of space at the top.
  6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the tops.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and peppers are tender when poked with a fork.
  9. Let peppers cool in the dish for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra chopped green onions and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese. Carve faces before stuffing. Peppers can be stuffed up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated; add about 10 minutes to baking time if starting from cold. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Not recommended for freezing.

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