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Best Game Day Buffalo Chicken Bread Recipe

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This Game Day Buffalo Chicken Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring a golden, chewy bread filled with creamy, spicy Buffalo chicken and melty cheese. Perfect for game day gatherings, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • ½ cup Buffalo sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Pinch of garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the filling: While the dough rises, mix shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Combine cream cheese with Buffalo chicken mixture. Add both shredded cheeses, blue cheese (if using), and green onions. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble the bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Pinch seam to seal. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Second rise: Cover shaped bread with a towel and let rise for 15 minutes.
  7. Bake: Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  8. Cool and serve: Let bread cool on pan for 10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch pieces. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing. Do not overfill the bread to prevent bursting. Use a sharp serrated knife for slicing. The bread can be assembled ahead and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.

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