Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy white beans blended with sharp cheddar, tangy buffalo sauce, and spices. Baked until bubbly and golden.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Mash white beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
03 - Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar, half the blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper 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. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The white beans create an incredibly creamy base while adding protein so you don't just eat straight cheese
- It comes together in ten minutes flat and feeds a crowd without breaking the bank
02 -
- I once rushed this and didn't soften the cream cheese enough, leaving tiny white specks throughout the dip that confused everyone until I confessed my impatience
- Letting the baked dip rest for five minutes before serving seems impossible but it helps the cheese set slightly so everything doesn't immediately slide off your chips
03 -
- Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded because the anti-caking coating prevents proper melting
- Taste before baking because the flavors concentrate slightly in the oven and you can always add more heat or salt at that point