Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip Crostini

These crostini transform the classic game-day buffalo chicken dip into an elegant, yet satisfying, appetizer. Creamy, tangy, and spicy shredded chicken is piled high on a crisp baguette slice, offering a perfect bite of comfort food. It's the ultimate gourmet upgrade for your Super Bowl party spread.

Meat & Poultry

Ingredients

baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
tablespoons olive oil
cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
tablespoons ranch or blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
tablespoons finely chopped celery (for garnish)
tablespoon crumbled blue cheese (for garnish, optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 5 minutes
minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch/blue cheese dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until fully combined and creamy.
Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each toasted crostini.
Return the assembled crostini to the oven and bake for 8 minutes
minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted.
Garnish immediately with a sprinkle of chopped celery and crumbled blue cheese, if desired. Serve warm.

Chef's Tip & Pairing

For a make-ahead option, prepare the buffalo chicken mixture up to a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Pair this spicy appetizer with a crisp, hoppy India Pale Ale (IPA) to cut through the richness and complement the heat.

From the Tini Crostini Collection