{"id":"1c8fff4e-fcb5-4556-a909-cfb69a6be516","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1c8fff4e-fcb5-4556-a909-cfb69a6be516","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a62045150/best-buffalo-blitz-bites-recipe/","title":"Buffalo Blitz Bites","description":"Classic Buffalo chicken dip mix—chopped chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, blue cheese, hot sauce, and chives—is baked into a crisp puff pastry shell.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 large carrot, peeled, grated (optional)","item":"large carrot, peeled, grated","quantity":1,"preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced","item":"large stalk celery","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"6 oz. cream cheese, softened","item":"cream cheese","quantity":6,"unit":"oz","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"1/3 c. hot sauce","item":"hot sauce","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 tsp. store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning","item":"store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 1/4 c. chopped rotisserie chicken (about 12 oz.)","item":"chopped rotisserie chicken","quantity":2.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 12 oz."},{"text":"1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar","item":"shredded cheddar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. blue cheese crumbles, plus more for serving","item":"blue cheese crumbles","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"4 tbsp. sliced chives, divided","item":"sliced chives","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"All-purpose flour, for surface","item":"All-purpose flour, for surface"},{"text":"1 (8 1/2-oz.) sheet puff pastry","item":"(8 1/2-oz.) sheet puff pastry","quantity":1},{"text":"Cooking spray","item":"Cooking spray"},{"text":"Ranch dressing, for serving","item":"Ranch dressing, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, toss carrot, celery, and vinegar with a pinch of salt; set aside until ready to serve."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, stir cream cheese, butter, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning until smooth and combined. Fold in chicken, cheddar, blue cheese, and 3 Tbsp. chives until distributed."},{"number":3,"text":"On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to a 12\" x 10\" rectangle. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, portion dough into 12 squares."},{"number":4,"text":"Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place a square in each well, lightly pressing into bottom of pan. Fill cups with chicken mixture."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake bites until pastry is golden brown and tops are bubbling, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool in tin 5 to 10 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Transfer bites to a platter. Top with reserved carrot mixture and remaining 1 Tbsp. chives. Serve with ranch dressing alongside."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T16:17:41.887716+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T16:17:41.887716+00:00"}