Description
Spice up your appetizer game with these irresistible Buffalo Chicken Bombs! Packed with pulled buffalo chicken, gooey cheese, and wrapped in flaky biscuit dough, these bites are perfect for parties, game days, or any occasion. Pair them with a creamy blue cheese dip for the ultimate flavor combination.
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken Bombs:
- 3 cups shredded pulled buffalo chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Fontina cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Gouda cheese
- 1 tablespoon Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce
- 2 packages (16 biscuits) Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Creamy Blue Cheese Dip:
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, shredded cheeses, and Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce.
- Whisk until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Stir in the pulled buffalo chicken and mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture onto a sheet tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes to cool.
- Divide the Filling:
- Once cooled, divide the filling into 16 equal portions using a spatula or knife.
- Prepare the Biscuits:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9-inch casserole dish.
- Roll each biscuit into a 5-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Assemble the Bombs:
- Place a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture in the center of each rolled-out biscuit.
- Pull the edges of the biscuit dough up and over the filling, pinching to seal.
- Arrange the bombs seam-side down in the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake the Bombs:
- Brush the tops of the bombs with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Blue Cheese Dip:
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with additional blue cheese if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve the Buffalo Chicken Bombs warm with creamy blue cheese dip on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American