Best 7 Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Skulls Recipes

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Buffalo chicken skulls are a unique and flavorful snack that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a hearty main course, cheesy buffalo chicken skulls are sure to satisfy your cravings. Made with tender chicken, a tangy buffalo sauce, and a generous helping of melted cheese, these little bites of heaven are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. In this article, we'll provide you with the best recipe for cheesy buffalo chicken skulls, along with tips and tricks for making them perfectly every time.

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CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN RING RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Ring Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cream cheese, hot sauce, chicken, shredded monterey jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, refrigerated crescent dinner roll

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oz cream cheese
¼ cup hot sauce
2 ½ cups chicken, cooked
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
8 oz refrigerated crescent dinner roll, 2 cans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese and hot sauce until smooth.
  • Mix in chicken and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Unroll cans of dough, separate into triangles. On a large cookie sheet, arrange the triangles in ring, dough should overlap, leaving around 5 inches (12 ¾ cm) in the center.
  • Layer half of the Mozzarella on each triangle closest to the ring.
  • Spoon mixture on top of the Mozzarella. Top with the rest of the Mozzarella.
  • Bring the top of the triangle over the filling and tuck the edges under the bottom layer of dough. Repeat around the ring until the entire filling is enclosed.
  • Bake at 375˚F (190˚C) for 35 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
  • Cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into serving slices. Serve with choice dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 6 grams

BUFFALO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is sponsored by Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Rotisserie chicken is the time-saving secret to this mash-up of two crowd-pleasing foods. Stuff corn tortillas with a cheesy Buffalo filling and bake until melted for an easy weeknight meal or game day snack that's ready in a half hour.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce, plus more for serving
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
16 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the chicken, cream cheese, 1 cup of the Cheddar, 1/3 cup of the hot sauce, white parts of the scallions and cumin in a large bowl until well combined. Stir together the butter, remaining 2/3 cup hot sauce and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl.
  • Microwave the tortillas in batches until warm, softened and foldable, about 30 seconds. Keep warm between damp paper towels.
  • Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture down the middle of each tortilla and roll up. Place them side by side, seam-side down, in the prepared pan. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar and the blue cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the scallion greens. Serve with more hot sauce.

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESE BALLS



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For a high-impact appetizer at your next party, serve Aaron McCargo Jr's Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls from Big Daddy's House on Food Network.

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 15 to 20 balls

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup freshly sliced scallions
1 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup packed blue cheese, broken up
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Have oil heated to 350 degrees F.
  • Pick the meat from the chicken and discard the skin. Place the chicken in a large bowl and add the hot sauce, pepper, cheese, and scallions, and toss to combine. Roll the chicken into 2-ounce balls, about the size of a golf ball.
  • Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Roll each ball in the flour, then the egg and then the bread crumbs. Set aside.
  • When the oil is hot fry the chicken balls in batches. Cook for about 2 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken to paper towel lined plate to drain the excess oil.
  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the chicken alongside the dipping sauce.

BUFFALO CHICKEN CRESCENT ROLLS



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My husband loves Buffalo wings, but they are so messy! These Buffalo chicken rolls are mess-free and always go fast at parties-and they're much tastier than regular Buffalo wings, if you ask me. -Tiffinie Cichon, Gulfport, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded cooked chicken
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, combine chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing and wing sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat., Unroll tubes of crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Place 1 tablespoon chicken mixture in the center of each triangle; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon blue cheese. Bring corners of dough over filling and twist; pinch seams to seal (filling will not be completely enclosed). Place on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP



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This hot dip is perfect for a tailgate party or anytime! Shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce and lots of melted cheese create a wonderful buffalo wing flavor on a chip or with veggie sticks.

Provided by MLALAK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
¾ cup blue cheese dressing
¾ cup ranch dressing
⅓ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a large saucepan; cover with water. Boil until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from water, and cool. Pull meat from bones and skin. Shred meat and reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet. Stir in celery; cook until soft. Mix in the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and ranch dressing. Cook and stir until smooth and creamy. Stir in the shredded chicken and hot sauce. Spoon mixture into an 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 76.4 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 886.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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If you love Buffalo chicken and cheese, you will love this recipe!

Provided by AddisonsMommy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package chicken tenders
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup ranch dressing
⅓ cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed corn chips (such as Tostitos®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add chicken tenders. Cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Beat cream cheese in a blender until smooth. Add ranch dressing, Buffalo wing sauce, and water; blend until smooth. Mix in shredded chicken and Colby Jack cheese.
  • Spread rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour Buffalo chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle corn chips on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 46.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1112.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEESY BUFFALO CHICKEN SKULLS



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Make and share this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Skulls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jonathan Melendez

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 skulls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 rotisserie chicken breasts, shredded
3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (13 7/8 ounce) can pizza dough
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup carrot sticks
1 cup celery rib
1/2 cup ranch dressing or 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the onion, garlic, celery and carrots and cook until softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and buffalo wing sauce and stir to coat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses. Unroll the pizza dough placing the long edge closest to you. Cut into six equal strips.
  • Working one at a time, lay dough into skull cavities and press gently into the bottom and half way up the sides. Fill with the chicken mixture, shredded cheeses and a spoonful of blue cheese crumbles. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges together to seal.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, remove from molds and place on a platter. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping.
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Tips:

  • For a crispy coating, double coat the chicken strips in the flour mixture and egg wash.
  • To achieve a spicy buffalo sauce, use a combination of hot sauce, melted butter, and cayenne pepper.
  • For a cheesy filling, use a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • To create a realistic skull shape, mold the chicken mixture around a hard-boiled egg.
  • Bake the chicken skulls at a high temperature to ensure they are cooked through and crispy.

Conclusion:

These Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Skulls are a fun and delicious party appetizer that is sure to impress your guests. With their crispy coating, spicy buffalo sauce, and cheesy filling, these chicken skulls are a unique and flavorful treat. By following the tips and instructions provided in this article, you can easily create these spooky and delicious snacks for your next Halloween or horror-themed party.

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