Description
These Buffalo Chicken Cupcakes are a delightful twist on traditional appetizers, with a spicy kick and savory flavors baked into individual portions for easy serving. Perfect for game day or any gathering where you want to impress with a unique and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
For the Dough Cups:
- 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent roll or biscuit dough
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and dressing until well combined.
- Form the cups: Separate the dough into portions and press into the muffin tin to form cups.
- Fill the cups: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each cup, top with green onions and blue cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra dressing for dipping.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make them spicier, add hot sauce or jalapeños to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
