Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Carnivore Delight

"Mangia bene, vivi felice!" (Eat well, live happy!)

Ah, my caro carnivore, today Nonna will teach you how to make a Buffalo Chicken Dip so rich, so creamy, you will want to lick the bowl clean! This dish is perfect for game day, a cozy night in, or a party where you want to impress even those who are not yet enlightened to the beauty of the carnivore way.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken or boiled and shredded chicken breast/thighs)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (or homemade ranch seasoning, see below)
• 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (look for zero sugar, like Frank’s RedHot Original)
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked salt (or your favorite carnivore-approved salt)

Optional Add-Ins & Toppings:

• 1/4 cup crispy bacon crumbles
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for extra gooeyness)
• 1 tbsp chopped chives (if ketovore)
• Extra blue cheese crumbles for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked salt until smooth.
3. Fold in shredded chicken and blue cheese crumbles (or ranch seasoning if using).
4. Transfer to a baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese (and optional mozzarella) on top.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
7. Garnish with crispy bacon, extra blue cheese, or chives before serving.

Yield & Portion Size:

• Serves: 6-8 people
• Portion Size: About 1/2 cup per serving

Macros (Per 1/2 Cup Serving):

• Calories: ~310 kcal
• Fat: ~26g
• Protein: ~16g
• Carbs: ~1.5g
• Sugar: ~0g
• Sugar Alcohols: ~0g
• Fat-to-Protein Ratio: ~1.6:1

Serving Suggestions:

Nonna serves this hot and bubbling with crispy pork rinds or carnivore crackers. You can also spoon it over grilled steak for an indulgent topping or use it as a dip for chicken wings! If you have guests who are ketovore, they can dip celery sticks or keto-friendly crackers.

"Ranch" Seasoning Alternative (If Not Using Blue Cheese):

• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper Mix and use in place of blue cheese.

"Il cibo buono riunisce la famiglia." (Good food brings family together.)

Nonna hopes you enjoy this delicious, meaty, cheesy delight! Tell me, what’s your favorite way to eat Buffalo Chicken Dip? Leave a comment below and share your favorite add-ins or serving ideas!