DESCRIPTION
This Buffalo Chickpea Dip combines the zesty allure of Buffalo wings with the wholesome goodness of chickpeas. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, this creamy, spicy dip is sure to please. Featuring a rich blend of cheeses, a tang of lemon, and a kick of hot sauce, it pairs excellently with celery sticks or tortilla chips. Ready in just a few simple steps, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both delicious and slightly unconventional.
RECIPE CATEGORY
Appetisers
SERVING SIZE
6 servings
CUISINE
American
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
Bake
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
Super Bowl, Party, Tailgating
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
Vegetarian
DISH TYPE
Dip
INGREDIENTS FOR BUFFALO CHICKPEA DIP
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed, divided
- 8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated
- ⅔ cup hot sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 oz. Monterey Jack, coarsely grated
- ¼ cup thinly sliced chives
- Celery sticks and tortilla chips for serving
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 335
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 13g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Fibre: 6g
PREPARATION FOR BUFFALO CHICKPEA DIP
To prepare Buffalo Chickpea Dips you can follow these simple instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, blend one can of chickpeas until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended chickpeas, cream cheese, Parmesan, hot sauce, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Fold in the remaining whole chickpeas, lemon juice, and half of the grated Monterey Jack cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with sliced chives before serving.
- Serve warm with celery sticks and tortilla chips.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOKING TIME FOR BUFFALO CHICKPEA DIP
20 minutes
TIPS
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese and heavy cream with light cream.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity according to your preference for spice levels.
- The dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Simply bake just before serving to ensure it’s warm and bubbly.