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Buffalo chicken dip mix

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower buffalo dip, game day dip, light buffalo chicken dip, microwave dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 8 servings
A lighter buffalo chicken dip with pureed cauliflower, light cream cheese, buffalo sauce and mozzarella, warmed in the microwave.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces frozen cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces light cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup light sour cream (plus extra for drizzling on top, if desired)
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce (plus extra for drizzling on top, if desired)
  • 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella

Directions

  • Put the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with the lid set slightly ajar; microwave for 4-5 minutes, until very tender.
  • Drain it, then blend in a food processor or blender until very smooth.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix the chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sour cream, and mozzarella. Add the cauliflower paste and stir well.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for another 2 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mozzarella melts (the bowl may get very hot).
  • Taste and add more buffalo sauce if you like. If desired, drizzle with extra sour cream or buffalo sauce before serving.

Notes

Fresh cauliflower: same steps, adding about 2 tablespoons water to the bowl before microwaving. To soften cream cheese quickly: microwave unwrapped on a plate 1 ½ to 2 minutes at 50% power. Garnishes: blue cheese crumbles, parsley, chives or scallions.
Storage: airtight container in the refrigerator about 2-3 days; reheat in 30-second bursts, stirring between; not recommended for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 153g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.7g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; shredded cooked chicken counted as roasted chicken breast, ½ cup buffalo sauce (plus extra for drizzling on top counted as hot pepper sauce, shredded part skim mozzarella counted as fresh mozzarella. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.