Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip (Printable)
Creamy white beans blend with sharp cheddar and spicy buffalo sauce for a tangy, crowd-pleasing party dip ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans & Dairy
01 - 2 cups cannellini or navy beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
03 - Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar, half of the blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix 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 before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The white beans create an incredibly creamy base without needing heavy amounts of dairy
- This dip comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
02 -
- Mashing the beans by hand gives you better control over the final texture than using a food processor
- The dip will continue to thicken slightly as it cools so serve it piping hot for the creamiest results
03 -
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for the smoothest melting results
- Grate your cheese while the oven preheats so everything flows smoothly