Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe
Introduction
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball is a flavorful and crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Combining creamy cheese, spicy wing sauce, and savory shredded chicken, it’s easy to make and always a hit.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 cup wing sauce
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 3/4 cup shredded chicken
Instructions
- Step 1: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, Ranch seasoning, and wing sauce until well combined.
- Step 2: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded chicken until evenly incorporated.
- Step 3: Tear off a 12-inch piece of plastic wrap and place the cheese mixture in the center. Bring up the edges of the plastic wrap and shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the cheese ball for two hours. After chilling, remove it from the refrigerator, unwrap the plastic, and reshape if needed.
- Step 5: Serve with crackers, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for a tasty appetizer.
Tips & Variations
- Use homemade wing sauce or your favorite brand to adjust the heat level to your preference.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped green onions or crumbled blue cheese on the outside before serving.
- Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save time without sacrificing flavor.
Storage
Store the Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 3 days. When ready to serve again, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes for easier spreading.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I prepare the cheese ball in advance?
Yes, it can be made up to two days ahead. Just keep it wrapped and refrigerated until serving.
What can I serve with the Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball?
It pairs well with crackers, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and even sliced baguette or pita chips for dipping.
PrintBuffalo Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy cream cheese, tangy wing sauce, zesty ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, and tender shredded chicken. Perfect for game days or parties, it’s easy to prepare ahead and serve with crackers and fresh veggies for a flavorful, fun snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cheese Ball Mixture
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 cup wing sauce (Buffalo style)
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken
To Serve
- Crackers
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, ranch, and wing sauce: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning powder, and wing sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful base.
- Add cheddar cheese and chicken: Mix in the freshly shredded cheddar cheese and shredded chicken with the cream cheese mixture, stirring until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Shape the cheese ball: Tear off a 12-inch piece of plastic wrap and place the cheese mixture in the center. Gather the edges of the plastic wrap and shape the mixture into a smooth, round ball, ensuring it’s compact and uniform.
- Chill the cheese ball: Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for two hours to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld together nicely.
- Final shaping and serving: After chilling, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap the plastic wrap. Reshape it if necessary to maintain a nice round form. Serve chilled with crackers, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Wing sauce can be classic Buffalo hot sauce or your favorite spicy wing sauce.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for best texture and melting quality.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of wing sauce for desired spice level.
- For a smoother texture, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.
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