Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Classic buffalo chicken dip infused with smokey flavors from a grill smoker combo
Equipment
- Grill Smoker Combo
- Mixing Bowls
- Oven Safe Dish
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepping the Grill Smoker Combo: Preheat your grill smoker combo to around 350-400°F. You'll want to set it up for indirect heat, as we're aiming for slow cooking and that mesmerizing smokiness.
- Mixing the Creamy Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Mix them until the blend is creamy and irresistible.
- Adding the Shredded Chicken: Introduce the star of the show – the shredded chicken breast – to the creamy mixture. Give it a gentle mix, ensuring every piece of chicken gets coated in that tangy goodness.
- Layering the Cheesy Charm: Transfer the creamy mixture to an oven-safe dish suitable for the grill smoker combo. Spread it evenly, creating a delicious canvas for your cheese masterpiece.
- A Burst of Flavor: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the dip, giving it that golden crown. For the adventurous souls, consider adding crumbled blue cheese for an extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Into the Smoky Embrace: Place the dish onto the grill smoker combo, making sure it's positioned on the indirect heat side. Close the lid and let the magic happen. The combination of grill and smoker will envelop your dip in tantalizing smokiness.
- Adding the Smoky Twist: For that authentic smoky aroma, you can toss wood chips onto the charcoal or use a smoker box for gas grills. Let the wood infuse its essence into your dip, elevating it to a whole new level.
- Garnishing and Savoring: Once the dip is bubbling with cheesy goodness and a touch of smokiness, carefully remove it from the grill smoker combo. Garnish it with chopped green onions, creating a vibrant contrast.
- Dip, Sip, and Delight: Present your Buffalo Chicken Dip masterpiece to your eager guests. Serve it warm alongside tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks, and watch as they revel in the harmonious symphony of flavors.