If you’re planning a Halloween spread, this Buffalo Chicken Dip Jack O’Lantern needs a spot on the table. It’s got everything you want in a party snack: warm, cheesy dip with a spicy kick, surrounded by buttery pull-apart rolls. The jack o’lantern face baked on top seals the deal. It’s festive, fun, and made to impress.
You’ll want to make this for your next Halloween party or October gathering. It’s festive, easy to pull together, and seriously good. The buffalo chicken dip is rich and tangy, with just enough kick to make it interesting, and the bread makes it perfect for dipping.
Helpful Tips
- Let your dough fully thaw and rise before you start. This step makes a big difference in the final texture of the rolls.
- Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to cut the jack o’lantern face. If it stretches out a bit while baking, that just adds to the spooky charm.
- Bake the face pieces separately on a baking sheet so they stay crisp and don’t sink into the dip.
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Jack O’Lantern Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 12 frozen roll dough balls
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup chicken cooked and shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- A day before, follow the instructions on the bag of frozen rolls, to thaw them. The day of, follow instructions to let them rise. Reserve two dough balls for the face and stem.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the risen rolls around the outside of a greased oven-safe pan or cast iron skillet. Brush with melted butter.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, monterey jack, cheddar, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese dressing.
- Fill the middle of the dish with the dip filling.
- Using one reserved dough ball, roll it out and cut out a jack o’lantern face. Press the other one into a stem shape. Place the face on top of the dip and the stem on top of the "pumpkin". I let mine overlap the cast iron dish.
- Put the skillet in the oven. Once the dough is golden, remove it from the oven. The baking will take about 25 minutes.
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