Description
These easy buffalo chicken melt bites are a blend of creamy shredded rotisserie chicken, cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, and blue cheese spread over toasted baguette slices. Topped with melted cheddar and jalapeños, these cheesy, slightly spicy bites are the perfect appetizer for game day, parties, and entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 2 baguettes
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp dill
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. Spread a couple of tablespoons of butter on top. Toast the bread for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and just crisp.
- Use a handheld beater to shred rotisserie chicken. Remove the meat from the chicken and place it in a bowl. Turn the mixer to medium speed and blend until the chicken is finely shredded.
- Add cottage cheese, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, onions, dill, parsley, and seasonings to the chicken bowl. Mix everything until evenly blended.
- Split the mixture in half and spread over each toasted baguette half. Top with a layer of shredded cheese and a couple of slices of jalapeño.
- Pop the baguettes back into the oven and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melty.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces for serving and sprinkle with some extra chopped parsley. Option to serve with some ranch dressing for dipping!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes