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Kid-Friendly Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed Peppers for Halloween

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These adorable mini sweet peppers are stuffed with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip and baked until bubbly. They look like tiny jack-o’-lanterns, making them the perfect festive and delicious Halloween snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 12 mini sweet peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additional shredded cheddar cheese for topping (optional)
  • Chopped green onions or chives for garnish (optional)
  • Blue cheese crumbles for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Wash and dry the mini sweet peppers. Cut off the top quarter of each pepper and gently scoop out the seeds and membranes with a small spoon or melon baller.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and sour cream (if using). Mix until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
  4. Using a small spoon, fill each pepper with the chicken mixture, packing gently but firmly. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers (optional).
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra browning, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Let the stuffed peppers cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. Arrange on a platter and garnish with green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired.

Notes

For a milder version, reduce buffalo sauce to 1/4 cup and increase ranch dressing to 1/2 cup. You can also mix buffalo sauce with melted butter to mellow the heat. To prevent peppers from tipping, nestle them together on the baking sheet or place them in a muffin tin. The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: buffalo chicken dip, stuffed peppers, Halloween appetizer, kid-friendly, game day snack, mini peppers, jack-o-lantern peppers

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