Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip (Printable)
Creamy white bean dip with cheddar, blue cheese, and zesty buffalo sauce. Baked until bubbly and topped with fresh green onions.
# What You 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
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Mash white beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture for consistency.
03 - Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar, half the blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and blue cheese.
05 - Bake for 18-20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and parsley. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The white beans create an incredibly creamy base without needing heavy amounts of cream cheese
- It comes together in under 10 minutes of prep but tastes like something thats been simmering for hours
- The buffalo sauce hits different when its baked into something melty and warm versus just poured over wings
02 -
- Leaving some bean texture instead of making it completely smooth gives the dip a more satisfying mouthfeel
- The dip will continue to thicken slightly as it cools, so serve it piping hot for the creamiest consistency
03 -
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded bags for the smoothest melting texture
- Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra crispy, golden cheese edges on top