Baked Potatoes Are 10X More Flavorful And Filling With A Scoop Of This Popular Dip
Ever make baked potatoes and wish they were more flavorful and filling? The next time you want to transform basic baked potatoes, add a scoop of buffalo chicken dip to amp up the flavor. You can grab a tub of the dip at the supermarket or make it yourself for an easy way to add protein to your meal. To make it at home this week, try our creamy buffalo chicken dip, which comes together in just 20 minutes.
Buffalo chicken dip takes all the spicy, tangy flavors of buffalo chicken and turns them into a creamy, cheesy dip. It's typically made with hot sauce, cream cheese, ranch, chunks of chicken, and cheddar cheese, and is usually served with chips or crackers. But it's just as good spooned over a baked potato, where the rich dip makes the potato more flavorful and filling.
Potatoes, after all, are the perfectly bland vessels for flavor bombs like buffalo chicken dip. Simply bake your potatoes, cut them open without slicing all the way through, and fill each one with a scoop of dip. You can serve the loaded potatoes as they are, or broil them for a few minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden brown.
Other toppings to add to buffalo chicken dip loaded baked potatoes
You can also customize your loaded baked potatoes with a few simple toppings. Amp up the heat by drizzling extra hot sauce over the buffalo chicken dip, just keep a glass of milk nearby in case it gets too spicy. If you're a cheese lover, sprinkle some extra shredded cheddar over the potatoes before digging in. And for a classic buffalo chicken pairing, finish them with a few crumbles of blue cheese.
If you love ranch, drizzle a little more over the potatoes for a cool, creamy contrast to the spicy buffalo chicken dip. A dollop of sour cream works, too, especially if that's your go-to baked potato topping. For a pop of green, scatter chopped green onions or scallions over the top, or add some chopped celery for an even more wing-inspired spud.
Loaded baked potatoes are hearty and satisfying, but it all starts with a well-cooked potato. Before you load yours up with buffalo chicken dip, follow this one extra step for a creamier, more flavorful baked potato.