Buffalo Chicken Cheese Skulls
Indulge in a spooky yet scrumptious treat with these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Skulls! Perfect for game-day gatherings or a Halloween party, these delightful pastries are filled with a mouthwatering blend of shredded rotisserie chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and a trio of cheeses. Baked to perfection in adorable skull-shaped molds, they pair beautifully with crunchy carrot and celery sticks, and are served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Grab your friends and dig into this festive dish that combines cheesy goodness with a fiery kick!
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
2 tablespoons (Melted)
Yellow onion
1 medium (Diced)
Garlic cloves
2 (Minced)
Celery ribs
2 (Diced)
Carrot
1 large (Peeled and diced)
Rotisserie chicken breasts
2 (Shredded)
Buffalo wing sauce
3/4 cup (N/A)
Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup (Shredded)
Monterey jack cheese
3/4 cup (Shredded)
Pizza dough
1 (13.7 ounces) (Unrolled)
Blue cheese
1/4 cup (Crumbled)
Carrot sticks
1 cup (N/A)
Celery ribs
1 cup (N/A)
Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup (For dipping)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Buffalo Chicken Cheese Skulls?
They are spooky, festive pastries shaped like skulls and filled with a savory blend of buffalo chicken, various cheeses, and sautéed vegetables.
What kind of chicken is best for this recipe?
Shredded rotisserie chicken breasts are recommended for their convenience and tender texture.
What type of dough is used for the skulls?
The recipe calls for one 13.7-ounce package of unrolled pizza dough.
Which cheeses are included in the filling?
The filling uses a trio of cheeses: shredded cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, and crumbled blue cheese.
What vegetables are needed for the filling?
The filling includes diced yellow onion, minced garlic, diced celery ribs, and peeled and diced carrots.
How do I prepare the vegetables?
Sauté the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in two tablespoons of melted butter until softened.
Is this recipe spicy?
It has a zesty kick thanks to the 3/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce used in the filling.
What occasions are these skulls perfect for?
They are ideal for Halloween parties, game-day gatherings, or as a fun appetizer for any festive event.
What should I serve with the Buffalo Chicken Cheese Skulls?
Serve them with carrot sticks, celery sticks, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 14 ingredients used in this recipe, including the items for the filling and the sides.
Do I need a special mold for this recipe?
Yes, to achieve the skull shape, you should use skull-shaped baking molds.
Can I use a different type of cheese if I don't like blue cheese?
Yes, you can omit the blue cheese or substitute it with more cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
Is the chicken cooked before it goes into the dough?
Yes, the recipe uses pre-cooked rotisserie chicken that is shredded before being mixed with the sauce and cheese.
How much buffalo sauce is required?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce.
What is the first step in making the filling?
The first step is melting butter and sautéing the diced onions, garlic, celery, and carrots.
Are these considered a finger food?
Yes, they are categorized as finger food and appetizers, making them easy for guests to eat at a party.
Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
Yes, the recipe specifically suggests using a 13.7-ounce package of unrolled pizza dough.
How much butter is used for sautéing?
Two tablespoons of melted butter are used to cook the vegetables.
What kind of onion should I use?
One medium yellow onion, diced, is recommended for the best flavor profile.
What is the recommended dipping sauce?
The recipe suggests using either ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Do the carrot sticks go inside the skulls?
No, the carrot sticks are served on the side as a crunchy accompaniment.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
The recipe calls for two minced garlic cloves.
Can I prepare the filling in advance?
Yes, the buffalo chicken and vegetable mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored before assembling the skulls.
What type of blue cheese is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese.
How much ranch or blue cheese dressing should I provide?
A 1/2 cup of dressing is typically sufficient for dipping.
Are there any specific tags for this recipe?
Tags include buffalo chicken, cheesy, halloween recipe, skull-shaped, party food, and game day.
Is the carrot in the filling peeled?
Yes, the recipe specifies one large carrot, peeled and diced, for the filling.
Can I make these for a non-Halloween event?
Certainly! While the skull shape is festive for Halloween, the flavors are perfect for any sports event or party.
How many celery ribs are used for the filling?
Two diced celery ribs are used in the sautéed vegetable mix for the filling.
What makes this a 'spooky' treat?
The use of skull-shaped molds gives these savory pastries a fun and spooky appearance perfect for themed parties.