Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip (Printable)
Creamy white bean dip with melted cheddar and tangy buffalo sauce. A warm, savory appetizer ideal for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
02 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
→ Sauce & Seasonings
06 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Toppings & Garnishes
10 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Mash white beans with fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
03 - Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar, half the blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
04 - Transfer mixture to small oven-safe baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and blue cheese.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and parsley. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It secretly transforms humble canned beans into something restaurant worthy and impressive
- The texture hits that perfect sweet spot between creamy and chunky, like a dip that actually satisfies
02 -
- Let the cream cheese soften completely, cold cream cheese creates weird lumps that won't fully melt into the beans
- Don't skip mashing the beans, whole beans make for a weird texture that feels more like chili than dip
03 -
- Grate your own cheddar instead of buying pre shredded, the anti caking coating prevents smooth melting
- Let the dip rest for 5 minutes after baking, this gives it time to set slightly and makes serving much less messy