Today I’m sharing a couple of my favorite, lightened-up tailgating recipes to whip up for this weekend’s football game (no matter which team you’re rooting for!). First up, Lighter Buffalo Chicken Dip!
My mouth waters at the mere mention of buffalo chicken dip, but I’m usually dodging giant puddles of butter when digging in – blech. This recipe has NO butter, and is lightened up with Greek Yogurt. It’s sensational!!
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Lighter Buffalo Chicken Dip
Description
Lighter Buffalo Chicken Dip is guilt-free.  Spicy and decadent, you won't be able to tell it's lighter than the original!
Ingredients
- 6oz Low-Fat Whipped Cream Cheese
- 6oz Plain Greek Yogurt
- 6oz shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce, divided
- 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons Ranch Dip Mix
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese and ranch dip mix. Spread mixture in an 8x8 glass dish and top with remaining Mozzarella cheese and buffalo sauce. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
There are some creamy dips that claim using carrots or celery as dippers is just as good as using chips –Â that’s a lie. However,t his dip IS just as good with veggies as it is with chips, I promise!
The other recipe I shared was for, Bacon Wrapped Dates.
These sweet & savory bites are ABSOLUTELY irresistible and so easy to make.
Just cut 1 slice lean, center-cut bacon into four sections. Wrap each section around a pitted Medjool or California date, secure with a toothpick, then broil on a cooling rack set atop a cookie sheet for 3 to 4 minutes a side.
You can serve these warm or at room temperature, and pop 5 for under 200 calories. Although, I’ll warn you, you’ll want to eat the entire pan!!
Let me know if you give either one of these recipes a whirl this weekend!
The Easiest Crock Pot Recipe Ever, Vol II | Iowa Girl Eats 12.20.2010
[…] this buffalo chicken then put the leftovers on nachos…or pizza…or in a dip…or on a salad. You won’t have enough for everything because you’ll want to eat it […]
Miranda 10.25.2010
I had buffalo chicken dip for the first time last night and loved it, but knew I would never make it knowing all the cream cheese that was in there, but I am putting this one on my list! Yummo and with a lot less fat and calories! Thanks!!
Erica 10.22.2010
I am making this TOINGHT. Looks delicious, and go Hawks! Norm, Norm, Norm! :)
Megan 10.21.2010
That dip looks and sounds AmmmaaaaZING! I’ll have to make it sometime!
And yes, GO HAWKS! This is going to be a huge game!
dmcgirl 10.21.2010
The bacon wrapped dates look awesome, I can just taste the rich bacon with the sweet date! Mmmmm!
Congrats on yet another publication! Are you sure you should leave the publisher you worked for??? It just seems like such a good fit!
Mary @ ferventfoodie 10.21.2010
I LOVE buffalo chicken dip too!!!! It’s a game day staple! I’ve never tried it with Greek Yogurt, so that is on my to-do list!
http://ferventfoodie.com/2010/08/29/buffalo-chicken-dip-rocks-my-world/
Lainie 10.21.2010
Sounds so Stinkin’ YUMMY!! Can’t wait to try both. :o)
Biz 10.21.2010
I am with you on how the fuller fat buffalo chicken dips, after the first corner is taken, the grease just kind of pools at the bottom – ew!
Yep, your buffalo chicken dip is going on my list of things to make – stat!
jen 10.21.2010
I’ve never had buffalo chicken dip…sounds awesome!
Maranda 10.21.2010
That buffalo dip looks amazing! Usually there’s blue cheese in the kind of thing and I am not a fan. So glad this one uses Ranch! I’m SO making this!
Ashley 10.21.2010
I can’t wait to make this Buffalo Chicken Dip! It looks amazing!
Quanholo Jimenez 10.21.2010
Didn’t you go to UNI? Go Hawks?? Boooooooooo
Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries 10.21.2010
I CANNOT believe he responded to that many people! Are you the nicest family in the US?!? I think so.
Tell me – Do you taste the “tang” that is so familiar to Greek yogurt in this?
Steve 10.21.2010
I think I’ll take that Buffalo Chicken Dip to the Iowa game this weekend.
GO HAWKS!!
Steve 10.21.2010
By the way, since I am taking this to a tailgate, I don’t really want to take glass. Do you think I can bake it in a metal disposable pie pan or something like that? Thanks.
MAC 10.21.2010
I’ve taken things like this in those gladware – bakeware plastic baking dishes with a lid-I think you can heat up to 400 degrees in these plastic dishes.
Steve 10.22.2010
Thanks!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) 10.21.2010
I love the lightened up buffalo dip… I gotta try that out this weekend! :)
Jess 10.21.2010
So funny, my husband just requested bacon wrapped dates for his b-day party this weekend! I might just have to make the buffalo chicken dip as well. Delicious.
Beth @ bethcooks 10.21.2010
Yes! I love both of those dishes…..I’m definitely making that Buffalo Chicken Dip this weekend!
Teri [a foodie stays fit] 10.21.2010
I love bacon-wrapped dates. We stuff our dates with blue cheese before wrapping in bacon – amazing!
Teresa K. 10.21.2010
OMG! this is a definite try and keeper! – oooh – what about with black olives?
Renee 10.20.2010
The buffalo chicken dip looks so yummy! Trying it for sure!