Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball is a creamy, zesty appetizer combining cream cheese, Ranch seasoning, spicy wing sauce, shredded cheddar, and tender shredded chicken. Perfectly chilled and shaped into a ball, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing snack served with crackers and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cheese Ball Mixture
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup Ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 cup wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 8 ounces freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken
Serving Suggestions
- Crackers
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese and Seasoning: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, Ranch seasoning powder, and wing sauce until smooth and evenly combined, ensuring a consistent base flavor.
- Add Cheese and Chicken: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded chicken until everything is thoroughly incorporated, creating a chunky, flavorful mixture.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Tear off a 12-inch piece of plastic wrap and pile the cheese mixture in the center. Gather the edges of the plastic wrap and mold the mixture into a compact ball, shaping it evenly for a clean presentation.
- Chill the Cheese Ball: Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for two hours to firm up and allow flavors to meld. After chilling, unwrap and reshape if necessary for a neat appearance.
- Serve: Present the cheese ball with an assortment of crackers, celery sticks, and carrot sticks for scooping and dipping.
Notes
- Wing sauce like Frank’s RedHot is recommended for the classic buffalo flavor, but you can adjust the amount or type to control the heat level.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- This cheese ball can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor development.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and texture.
- Leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within 3-4 days.
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