BACON BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

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This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo chicken dipped in heaps of creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing. And the bacon? That's just a bonus! My kids aren't big fans of blue cheese, but its strong flavor can be mellowed out by adding more mild cheddar in its place. -Katie O'Keeffe, Derry, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups crumbled blue cheese, divided
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
4 green onions, chopped
8 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips, cooked and chopped
Celery sticks
Tortilla chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer chicken to a large bowl; stir in sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup blue cheese, wing sauce, butter and pepper., Transfer chicken mixture to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses and crushed chips. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes. Top with green onions and bacon. Serve with celery sticks and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.