Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread

This Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread is practically a meal in and of itself! It will impress your friends when they come over to watch the big game, everyone will want this recipe!This appetizer. All of your favorite game day eats are rolled into one super addictive appetizer! What would a watch party be without the usual suspects? Buffalo wings, bacon, ranch dip, cheese, cheese and more cheese? All balanced out with a side of crisp celery and a swish of cold beer. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French bread just screams TOUCHDOWN!

Of course, you already know how much I love chicken wings AND Buffalo Chicken Dip. These key tailgate players were brought into play with this appetizer.

The recipe calls for one loaf of French bread; select the freshest loaf possible.  Once the loaf is prepared, you will fill the shell  with cheesy, spicy, game day goodness. To prepare the loaf, you will split it down the middle and carefully remove the soft bread interior leaving you with two French bread “boats”. We made this on a Monday night for a quick, easy school night/NFL supper. One loaf will feed four easily if you want to make this a supper. Or, as an appetizer, you can yield 10 servings. This is one game day appetizer that calls for a fork & knife….it can be hand held but have lots of napkins ready!

Take It To The Tailgate Tip: Make a double batch of the filling and bacon. Freeze both separately in freezer friendly zip loc bags. On game day, prep your fresh loaves of French bread and defrost the bacon & filling. Fill and back as directed.

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread

A hearty appetizer that has all the best elements of game day food.

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Servings 10

Ingredients

  

• 1 Loaf French Bread
• 8 Ounces cream cheese Softened, not fat-free!
• 1/2 Cup mayonnaise Not fat-free
• 1/2 Cup sour cream Not fat-free
• 1/2 Cup Hot Wing Sauce
• 3 Tablespoons Dry Ranch seasoning mix
• 1/2 Teaspoon Chili powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Onion powders
• 1/4 Cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 1/2 Cup cheddar cheese Freshly grated preferred
• 1 Cup Mozzerella cheese Separated
• 3 Cups chicken Cooked, shredded
• 3 Strips Bacon, crumbled Cooked til crisp
• 3 Tablespoons ranch dressing May substitute blue cheese dressing

Instructions

 

• Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cover cookie sheet with aluminum foil and coat with non-stick spray.
• Cut French bread loaf in half. Carefully scoop out the inside of the bread, leaving enough to create a solid base. Set aside scooped out bread for another use.
• In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, spices and hot sauce. Blend well.
• Add blue cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Carefully spoon Buffalo Chicken mixture into French bread. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and crumbled bacon.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven. Drizzle Ranch dressing on top of the the Buffalo Chicken Dip French Bread. Slice into individual portions as desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Carlsbad Cravings.

To make ahead for game day, prepare Buffalo Chicken Dip mixture and cook bacon. Freeze both separately. On serving day, defrost filling and bacon. Proceed with the recipe.