Description
Flaky, buttery croissants stuffed with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip make the perfect appetizer, brunch, or quick dinner idea. Filled with shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and a hint of ranch, these Buffalo Chicken Dip Croissants are baked until golden brown and brushed with garlicky ranch butter for extra flavor. Whether you’re looking for easy appetizers, high-protein meals, or recipes to try, these croissants are a must!
Ingredients
For the Croissants
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6-8 croissants
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1 cup ranch dressing (for dipping)
Buffalo Chicken Dip Filling
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
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1/4 cup chives, minced
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1 tsp black pepper
Ranch Garlic Butter
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6 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
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1 tsp garlic, minced
Garnish
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Chives, minced
Instructions
Prepare the Ranch Garlic Butter
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In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, dry ranch seasoning, and minced garlic. Set aside.
Make the Buffalo Chicken Dip Filling
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In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, chives, and black pepper.
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Mix until well combined. Transfer to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a cut tip.
Assemble the Croissants
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Make 4-5 shallow cuts in each croissant, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through.
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Pipe the buffalo chicken dip filling into the openings.
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Brush each croissant with the ranch garlic butter.
Bake
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Place the stuffed croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is warmed through.
Finish & Serve
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Brush with the remaining ranch garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped chives.
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Notes
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For extra heat, use spicy buffalo sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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Try adding crumbled blue cheese for more depth of flavor.
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These croissants taste best fresh but can be reheated in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg