Description
This Vegetarian White Bean Buffalo Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer that’s perfect for game day or any party. Made with white beans, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and a generous amount of buffalo sauce, it offers a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional buffalo dip. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s best served warm with tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and celery sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Buffalo White Bean Base
- 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2/3 cup medium or hot buffalo sauce
Mix-ins
- 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese (or spicy cheddar), divided
- ¼ cup diced green onion (green part only)
To Garnish
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra green onion
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or an 8×8 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Make the Buffalo White Bean Base: In a food processor, combine one can of drained and rinsed white beans, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and buffalo sauce. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour this blended mixture into the prepared skillet or baking pan.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold the remaining can of rinsed and drained white beans, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup cheddar cheese, and diced green onions into the buffalo bean base, spreading it evenly over the surface.
- Top with Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden brown around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro and additional green onions. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pita chips, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by choosing mild, medium, or hot buffalo sauce according to your preference.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and Greek yogurt with vegan alternatives.
- The dip can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving to save time.
- Use sharp cheddar for more flavor or opt for a spicy cheddar to add extra kick.
- Ensure to spread the mixture evenly for uniform baking and cheese melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9th of recipe (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
