Buffalo Cream Cheese Chex Dip + Giveaway

I love being challenged to make recipes with a few ingredients(a la Chopped). I think it’s easier than starting with a blank canvas. Chex & General Mills challenged me to make something with Chex cereal and Frank’s hot sauce—an odd combination for sure. But immediately I had an idea and I’m happy it turned out so well.

This recipe’s a twist on a savory cheese ball and my vegetarian buffalo chicken dip. The last time I had that dip was for the Super Bowl; I think this one’s going to be the winner for college basketball and any other party I go to this month. It’s just as tasty but a little simpler because there’s no baking involved—perfect for bringing to a party where you won’t be able to heat anything up.

I debated which Chex cereal to suggest making this with. Using rice or corn makes it gluten-free, but some people might prefer wheat. I would recommend matching it to whatever cracker you’re serving with this. If they’re corn-based, go with corn, wheat-based go with wheat, etc.

Buffalo Cream Cheese Chex Dip

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients(Serves about 8-10 people):

• 1 8oz block of cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup cannellini beans
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot buffalo wing hot sauce
• 2/3 cup crushed rice, corn, or wheat Chex cereal
• Chips and vegetables for dipping

Method:

1. Combine the cream cheese, cannellini beans, shredded cheese, hot sauce, and 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon crushed Chex cereal in a large bowl.
2. Using a potato masher, forcefully mix all of the ingredients until it forms a smooth, even-colored dip.
3. Using your hands and a clean, non-stick surface, form the dip into a ball.
4. Lightly bread the outside of the cheese ball with with the remaining Chex cereal.
5. Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips and vegetables to dip.

Giveaway:

Want to make your own? You can get the same inspiration I did to make this pictured above. Just do one or multiple entries as listed below and I’ll pick a winner at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 9th.

• Who would you make this for and/or for what occasion?
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Good luck!