Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy white bean dip with melted sharp cheddar and spicy buffalo sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
03 - Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar, half of the blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
04 - Transfer mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and blue cheese.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and parsley before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep time
- The white beans make it surprisingly protein rich while staying incredibly creamy
- People will ask for the recipe before they even finish their first bite
02 -
- Mashing the beans thoroughly prevents any weird texture surprises in the final dip
- Letting the cream cheese soften completely saves you from annoying lumps in your mixture
- Serve this piping hot because the flavors and texture lose their magic as it cools
03 -
- Cast iron skillets create the most beautiful bubbly edges and keep the dip hottest longest
- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave with a splash of milk to restore creaminess