Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

partysugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:15:19 -0700

After publishing her first cookbook, Around My Mother's Table, Ribbon Chick Lisa Burton, continued her crusade to raise breast cancer awareness with A la Pink, a breast cancer survivors recipe contest. Over the past year she's invited women to share their story and their best recipe. The winner, Tina Herold and her scrumptious recipe, buffalo chicken cheese dip, were announced in September.Herold used her experience to open a wig shop that provides support and compassion for women with cancer. Not only is she an inspiring role model, but she's also a great cook. The recipe is easy to make and perfect for a crowd. When I served the dip, I told my guests Herold's story, further raising awareness for the cause. You can, too, so get her winning recipe and read more.

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip
From Tina Herold

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup (6 ounces) cayenne pepper sauce* (I used Crystal)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped (3 to 4 chicken breast halves or about 3 cups chopped)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine cream cheese, pepper sauce, and ranch dressing in a small saucepan. Heat, over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
Stir in chicken and about half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until combined.
Spoon into prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 15 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables.

Makes about 6 cups.

*For milder flavor, reduce cayenne pepper sauce to 1/2 cup.

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Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip Raises Breast Cancer Awareness