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A game-day classic for a reason! This creamy Buffalo chicken dip has just the right amount of heat, plenty of sharp cheddar, and a cool ranch finish. Scoop it up with chips, crackers, or crunchy veggies for an easy appetizer everyone will reach for.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¾ cup shredded rotisserie chicken

• ¼ cup Buffalo sauce

• ¼ cup ranch dressing

• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar, divided

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Mix cream cheese, chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch and ¼ cup cheddar until combined.
2. Spread into a mini cast-iron skillet and top with remaining ¼ cup cheddar.
3. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Finish with sliced green onion.
4. Serve with: celery, carrots, tortilla chips or crackers.

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All the cozy, cheesy flavors of chicken enchiladas come together in one easy skillet dip. Loaded with shredded chicken, pinto beans, green chiles, and pepper jack, it’s hearty enough to keep everyone coming back for another scoop.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese or Neufchâtel, softened

• ½ cup shredded rotisserie chicken

• ½ cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• ½ cup red enchilada sauce

• ½ cup shredded pepper jack, divided

• 2 Tbsp diced green chiles

• ¾ tsp taco seasoning

• Pico de gallo, cilantro and/or cotija, for topping

Directions:

1. Mix cream cheese, chicken, pinto beans, enchilada sauce, ¼ cup pepper jack, green chiles and taco seasoning.
2. Spread into a mini cast-iron skillet and top with remaining ¼ cup pepper jack.
3. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes. Top with pico, cilantro and cotija before serving.
4. Serve with: tortilla chips.

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If loaded baked potatoes are your thing, you’re going to love this dip. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon and green onions, it has all the flavors of the classic side dish in a scoopable, game-day-friendly form.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ⅓ cup sour cream

• ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar, divided

• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

1. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, ½ cup cheddar, about half of the bacon and half of the green onions with garlic powder and black pepper.
2. Spread into a mini cast-iron skillet and top with remaining ¼ cup cheddar.
3. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes. Finish with remaining bacon and green onion.
4. Serve with: potato-skin-style chips.

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Sweet corn, hearty black beans, creamy cheese, and a little jalapeño come together in this easy skillet dip. It’s warm, cheesy, and just a little bit spicy, making it the perfect match for a big bowl of crunchy tortilla or corn chips.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ⅓ cup sour cream

• ¾ cup corn, drained well

• ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• ¾ cup shredded pepper jack, divided

• 2 Tbsp diced green chiles

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

• ½ small jalapeño, finely diced, optional

Directions:

1. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, corn, black beans, ½ cup pepper jack, green chiles and half of the green onion. Add jalapeño if you want a little extra heat.
2. Spread into a mini cast-iron skillet and top with remaining ¼ cup pepper jack.
3. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, until bubbly. Finish with remaining green onion and additional jalapeño, if desired.
4. Serve with: tortilla chips or corn chips.

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