You do put mayo in Buffalo chicken dip as mayo is a common ingredient in Buffalo chicken dip to add a creamy texture although you can leave it out if you don't like mayo or don't have any but the mayo makes the Buffalo chicken dip better.
Blue cheese is better than ranch for Buffalo chicken dip although if you don't like blue cheese you can use ranch and it will still turn out very good.
Blue cheese gives the Buffalo chicken dip a sharp and tangy flavor that also complements the spicy and buttery sauce in the dip.
Blue cheese is what is traditionally used in Buffalo chicken dip.
The best shredded cheese to use for Buffalo chicken dip is mozzarella cheese and or sharp cheddar cheese.
Cheddar cheese is the best shredded cheese for Buffalo chicken dip as it provides a rich and savory flavor which complements the buffalo chicken dip, and Mozzarella adds a creamy and melty texture to the Buffalo chicken dip.
Some people also add blue cheese for a tangier and more complex flavor to the buffalo chicken dip.
To make buffalo chicken dip not runny you should ensure that you have proper drainage of the ingredients and use a full fat cream cheese and ranch dressing.
Also avoid overcooking the buffalo chicken dip and also consider using a stabilizer such as agar-agar or even incorporating a starch based thickener such as cornstarch or flour.
You can also use sour cream to replace cream cheese in Buffalo chicken dip.
Many recipes for Buffalo chicken dip also use sour cream alongside the cream cheese for a tangier texture and flavor but you can use just sour cream in the Buffalo chicken dip and it will still turn out to be very delicious.
The sour cream in Buffalo chicken dip adds a creamy and cooling texture in the buffalo chicken dip and is a common ingredient in the buffalo chicken dip that helps balance out the spiciness of the buffalo chicken dip.
The sour cream in the buffalo chicken dip adds a rich, smooth consistency to the buffalo chicken dip and makes the buffalo chicken dip easier to spread and eat.
The other ingredients in buffalo chicken dip are cream cheese, hot sauce, shredded chicken and often blue cheese and cheddar cheese and sometimes Mozzarella cheese is used.
However you can use any other cheeses you like and if you don't like blue cheese you can use cheddar cheese by itself if you prefer.
Another key ingredient in buffalo chicken dip is ranch dressing if you want to make it a creamy buffalo chicken dip.
If you want to make the real authentic and traditional Buffalo Chicken Dip, you have to make it with blue cheese dressing and not ranch dressing.
Although if you don't like blue cheese dressing you can still use ranch dressing but it won't be the exact same as traditional Buffalo Chicken Dip but will still be delicious.
You can also use blue cheese instead of ranch and 1/3 less fat cream cheese.
Then combine all these ingredients in a crock pot and let it sit on low for 2 hours and then serve with some tortilla chips, celery and or scoops or dip some chicken or other meat in it.
You can use the Buffalo Chicken Dip on anything that you prefer to use it on.
You could also spread the buffalo chicken dip on hamburgers or sandwiches to add flavor.
The best things to eat buffalo chicken dip with are red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrot sticks, celery sticks, crackers and tortilla chips or any other chips including potato chips or bread.