Hi guys! September’s here, and that means cooler temps, changing leaves, shorter days and best of all FOOTBALL! I hate to see summer go, but man oh man, do I LOVE football! How about you guys? Favorite teams anyone??
I grew up in a family of four girls, and you guessed it, none of us played football. I think I got my love of watching the game from my mother, yes, my mother. She is a huge sports fan, always has been. Fall weekends growing up as a kid were packed with football. It was college football on Saturdays and pro football on Sundays. Now that she has one son-in-law who went to the University of Alabama, and another who went to Notre Dame, along with one grandson at the University of Michigan and another at Notre Dame, she spends her weekends donning the college gear the grandkids have sent her and cheering on her favorite teams!
So obviously being a food blogger, it’s not all about the game for me. It’s about what I’m serving during the game. These Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups will happen more than once during the football season at our house! They’re a favorite! The base for these cups came from my good friend Jean’s wing dip with a slight tweak or two. I know wings are huge football game food, but with these cups you can say yes to all the spicy flavor, and no to the mess that usually comes with eating wings.
Today’s recipe is also a two-for-one bonus!! You can make it and serve it as a hot dip, or you can put it in the wonton cups. You pick! I love the crispy wonton cups myself, but if you want something really quick, I also serve this as a dip with some pita chips, tortilla chips, and celery sticks. Both ways are clear winners! Enjoy friends!
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 8 oz. Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce or your favorite wing sauce
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 lb. shredded chicken cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 24-30 wonton wrappers
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a medium saucepan, heat cream cheese, Ranch dressing and wing sauce.
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Whisk together until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth and well blended.
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Add the celery and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
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Add chicken.
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If making to eat as the dip, place in casserole dish and sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
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Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips and celery sticks.
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To make in the wonton cups:
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Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
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Brush top of wonton wrapper with canola oil and press into mini muffin wells (see photo).
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Bake for 8 minutes, until golden brown.
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Remove from oven and fill each cup with hot cream cheese mixture.
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Sprinkle with Monterey jack cheese.
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Bake for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Well, admittedly I’m not much of a football fan. I only watch the games for the snacks. Ha! And these bites look like the perfect snack to each while I pretend to be interested in the game. :-)
That’s ok Liz! While everyone’s watching the game, you can be eating all these yummy wonton cups! It’s great as a hot dip too!
What great football food (or anytime food, really :) Love anything “buffalo chicken”!
These definitely are a hit at our house Jennifer! I think my boys could live on these!
These wonton cups look so good and perfect for football season!! I am a total football lover- Michigan State University and the Lions are the teams I cheer for. I’m looking forward to weekends full of football, snacks, and cool weather!
Me too Jessica! My son Casey goes to University of Michigan. He won’t be coming home this year for his long fall weekend because it’s the weekend of the Michigan vs. Michigan State game! He’s so excited for it! Have a great week!
Hi Mary Ann, thanks for this delicious recipe. My husband and I are huge Seahawks fans. Living outside Seattle, on blue Friday when I stop at the grocery store on my way home from work, you see nothing but blue and green on EVERYONE. It’s crazy. This recipe will definitely be on the table for our next game. Love anything “buffalo”. Happy Labor day
I’m new to your site and I really enjoy it.
Thanks, Becky
I’m so glad you found the site Becky! These Buffalo Chicken Cup are one of our favorite game day appetizers! SO easy! And if you don’t have the time to make the cups it’s perfect as a dip! Hope you enjoy and thanks so much for following!
I am SO not quite ready for Fall food… but I AM ready for Fall weather and some foooooootball!!! I’m a huge football fanatic.. I am an alumni of Florida State University (Go ‘Noles!), but my other college team is UGA. My NFL team is the Jax Jags. It’s awesome that you grew up with football too! I can’t wait to see everything you share this football season and this is one heck of a way to start! Buffalo chicken- YES! Made into dip? Oh heck yes! Stuffed into Wonton cups? I’ll have 700, thank you very much! Pinned! Cheers, Mary Ann- hope you had a fantastic Labor day weekend!!
I hope you had a great weekend too Cheyanne! Just got back from a little afternoon pool party with friends! So fun! Enjoyed some of this buffalo chicken dip, burgers, dogs and key lime pie and ice cream for dessert! Diet starts tomorrow! Ha! Have a great week!
It is over 80 degrees in our costal town here in California and other than shorter days there are no signs of fall. Your little wonton cups look delicious. I am not a football fan, but my husband is a huge 49 fan.
They really are delicious Gerlinde! You should surprise your husband and make them for a 49ers game! Enjoy the week!
Perfect finger food bites! I bet they are just as delicious and addictive as they look Mary Ann.
They really are tasty Thalia! Perfect for the football season! Have a great week!
The TV was always on when a game was on when I was growing up. . I was always more concerned with the food or the commercials (if we’re talking about the Super Bowl). . anyway, I’m glad you have your priorities right. . because it’s about the food! and these Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups deliver! love!!!
Thanks so much Alice, and oh yes, it’s all about the food! You should definitely try these. They’re always a hit!
I personally would go for the wonton cups! Because I can’t resist any form of carbs..haha
Me too Nicole! The wonton cups are so easy to make and worth the extra step! Enjoy them and thanks for commenting!
Wow this is a great idea! thanks for sharing
Absolutely Raymund! I hope you enjoy them!
Awesome if you guys live in Brainerd MN and if you tired theses at Praiy bay they are so good trying these for our Christmas party
I hope you enjoy them Caitlin! Every time my son comes homes on break from college, he requests these!
A coworker brought these in yesterday for a pot luck…. All I can say is WOW.
Just in time to add to my menu for Superbowl next month!!!
Thanks for this awesome easy recipe.
Yay!! These are my son Casey’s favorite! Everytime he comes home from college, it’s the first thing he requests! Thank you so much for stopping by to comment. I really appreciate it! Have a great holiday!