Description
This Vegetarian White Bean Buffalo Dip is a creamy, spicy appetizer perfect for game day or parties. Made with white beans, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buffalo sauce, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, this dip offers a flavorful twist on traditional buffalo dip. Baked to bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, it pairs perfectly with tortilla chips and crunchy vegetable 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, divided (or spicy cheddar if preferred)
- ¼ cup diced green onion (green part only)
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra green onion
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch oven-safe skillet or an 8×8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare Buffalo Bean Base: In the bowl of a food processor, combine one can of drained and rinsed white beans, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and buffalo sauce. Process until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Assemble the Dip: Pour the blended buffalo bean mixture into the prepared skillet or pan. Gently fold in the remaining can of rinsed and drained beans, ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, and diced green onions. Spread the mixture evenly across the pan.
- Add Cheese Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top of the dip. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the 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 substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if preferred for a slightly different tang.
- Adjust the heat level of the buffalo sauce according to your spice preference.
- For a smoother texture, ensure the beans are well blended before combining with the mix-ins.
- This dip can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to save time.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to add a burst of color and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9th of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
