January 24, 2010

BUFFALO HOT WING DIP

1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese
2 c. shredded cooked chicken breast (supermarket rotisserie chicken is perfect!)
1/4 c. Frank's hot sauce
1/2 c. ranch dressing
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. celery, finely diced (optional) 

In a pan on top of the stove, melt cream cheese over medium -- watch it closely! Remove from heat and stir in shredded chicken. Pour in hot sauce, ranch dressing and cheese and stir to blend completely. Pour into a casserole dish. Bake at 325 degrees until lightly browned on top. Remove from oven and sprinkle diced celery over top of casserole. Serve with Fritos Scoops, tortilla chips or Ritz crackers. Makes 1 medium casserole dish. Recipe can be doubled.

Note: Make this recipe lighter by using low-fat cream cheese, fat-free ranch dressing, low-fat cheddar cheese and serve it with 2-inch celery chunks for dipping.