Quick & Easy Buffalo Turkey Dip

Buffalo turkey dip is the kind of recipe you make once and then suddenly find yourself making every weekend. It's creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and loaded with flavor thanks to a mix of hot sauce, ranch, and cheddar, plus it’s naturally low carb. This one's perfect for using up leftover turkey, especially after the holidays, but honestly, it's good any time you want a crowd-pleasing dip that's easy to throw together. Serve it hot and bubbly with your favorite low carb chips or crunchy veggies. It’s soooo good!

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How to Make Buffalo Turkey Dip

This buffalo turkey dip actually started as a "what can I do with all this leftover turkey" situation. We had made a big turkey breast for dinner one night, and after a few sandwiches and salads, I was over it. I didn't want another plain bite of it. So I shredded it up, tossed it with my usual buffalo dip ingredients, popped it in the oven, and let's just say…there were zero leftovers after that. It turned out creamy, spicy, and loaded with flavor, and now it's a regular in our snack rotation.

If you don't have cooked turkey on hand, rotisserie chicken works great too. You can even use canned chicken in a pinch, though the texture is a little softer. I've also made a version with leftover shredded pork that was ridiculously good. The base is super forgiving, so you can swap things out depending on what you've got in the fridge. It's also easy to adjust the heat level depending on your crowd. Want it spicier? Add more hot sauce or toss in some chopped jalapeños.

This dip is perfect for summer parties, especially when you’re hanging out by the pool and want something you can serve hot or warm. It also totally holds its own on a game day snack table. You can prep it ahead of time, pop it in the oven right before guests arrive, and boom, it’s a instant favorite. It's one of those dips that people keep coming back to, scooping up every last bit with celery or chips, and asking you what's in it before they even finish chewing.

Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe

• 2 cups cooked shredded turkey
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp Frank's RedHot sauce
• ⅓ cup Ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cream cheese
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ tsp granulated garlic

Step By Step Instructions

1. Cook or bake the turkey ahead of time. Remove skin and bones, then shred the meat into small pieces
2. Mix shredded turkey, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, and half of the cheddar cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into a 7×11-inch baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 370°F for 25 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top, and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
5. Let cool slightly. Top with chopped green onions and blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve with low carb tortilla chips, carrot sticks, celery, or cucumber slices.

Tips and Tricks

• Use room temperature cream cheese – Cold cream cheese doesn't mix well and will leave lumps. Let it soften on the counter for 30 minutes before mixing for a smooth, creamy dip.
• Shred the turkey smal – Bigger chunks of turkey can make the dip feel a little too chunky. Shred it into small pieces so it mixes evenly and scoops easily with chips or veggies.
• Prep ahead for easy party food – You can mix everything together and store it in the fridge (unbaked) for up to two days. Just pop it in the oven when you're ready to serve.

I hope this buffalo turkey dip brings some serious flavor to your next party, snack spread, or lazy lunch. It's one of those recipes that's always a hit, no matter the occasion. If you try it, let me know how it goes! xoxo Olivia

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• High Protein Chicken Salad
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