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Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip (Boo-ffalo Dip) Recipe

ByLisa Morgan October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Introduction

This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, playfully called Boo-ffalo Dip, is a spooky and delicious party favorite. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with spicy buffalo chicken, it’s perfect for sharing with friends during festive gatherings.

A square white dish filled with a baked cheesy dip that has a golden brown top layer of melted cheese. On top, there are six cut-outs shaped like small ghosts made from white cheese, each with two small black olive slices for eyes. The dish is placed on a white marbled surface, surrounded by yellow tortilla chips. In the background, there are small orange and black Halloween-themed decorations. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup ranch dressing
6–8 slices white cheese (for ghosts)
Black decorating gel or mini olives for eyes

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Step 2: Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 15–20 seconds if needed, then spread it evenly in your baking dish.
Step 3: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over the cream cheese and smooth it out. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
Step 4: Use a ghost cookie cutter to cut shapes from the white cheese slices and arrange them on top.
Step 5: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or until bubbly.
Step 6: Once out of the oven, dot each ghost with decorating gel or olive bits for eyes. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For a milder dip, reduce the buffalo sauce or substitute with a milder wing sauce.
Try using pepper jack cheese instead of mozzarella for an extra kick.
If you don’t have a ghost cookie cutter, freehand cut the cheese or simply tear pieces for a rustic look.
Serve with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers for dipping.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows a white rectangular dish filled with an orange shredded chicken dip base covered by cute ghost-shaped cheese pieces as the top layer. There are six ghost shapes made from melted white cheese evenly placed on top; each ghost has two small black olive slices for eyes. The shredded chicken layer underneath is textured and spreads across the whole dish, shining slightly with melted cheese. A woman's hand is picking up a triangle-shaped tortilla chip with one ghost cheese and shredded chicken stuck to it, showing the layers clearly. The dish sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dip assembly a few hours in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Add the cheese ghosts and decorating gel after baking.

What if I don’t have decorating gel or mini olives for the eyes?

You can use small pieces of black olives, black sesame seeds, or even tiny dots of balsamic glaze to create the ghost eyes.

Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip (Boo-ffalo Dip) Recipe

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This Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip, playfully named Boo-ffalo Dip, is a festive and spicy appetizer perfect for any Halloween gathering. Combining tender shredded chicken with zesty buffalo sauce, creamy cream cheese, melty mozzarella, and tangy ranch dressing, this dip is baked until bubbly and topped with adorable ghost-shaped white cheese slices for a spooky touch. Serve it warm with chips or veggies for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Author: Lisa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice level)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup ranch dressing

Decorations

6–8 slices white cheese (for ghosts)
Black decorating gel or mini olives for eyes

Instructions

Coat the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the shredded chicken thoroughly with the buffalo sauce until all pieces are evenly coated, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
Prepare the Base: Soften the cream cheese by microwaving for 15–20 seconds if needed, then spread it evenly in the bottom of your baking dish to create a creamy layer.
Layer the Dip: Spoon the buffalo sauced chicken mixture over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out evenly. Drizzle the ranch dressing over the top for added flavor and creaminess.
Create Ghosts: Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut ghost shapes out of the white cheese slices. Arrange these cheese ghosts evenly on top of the dip to add the Halloween theme.
Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese ghosts start to melt slightly.
Add Eyes and Serve: Once removed from the oven, use black decorating gel or place mini olive pieces to dot each ghost with eyes, bringing them to life. Serve the dip warm with your choice of chips, crackers, or veggies.

Notes

Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to make the dip milder or spicier according to your preference.
Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut, but you can also cook and shred chicken breasts or thighs.
For a smoother dip, mix mozzarella cheese into the chicken mixture before layering.
Use gluten-free chips or veggies for dipping to make this recipe gluten-free.
Keep an eye on the cheese ghosts while baking to avoid excessive melting.

Keywords: Halloween appetizer, buffalo chicken dip, spooky dip, party recipe, creamy dip, chicken dip, ghost cheese decoration

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