Grab the tortilla chips and get ready to enjoy this cheesy Buffalo Chickpea Dip recipe made for the vegetarians in your life. This creamy dip gives you all the buffalo flavor along with great texture and is so good even the meat eaters will love it!
I love having a vegetarian version of buffalo dip available to add to the party table. And, you don't have to be a vegetarian to love this take on the popular buffalo chicken dip!
I was inspired to make this dip recipe after making these Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos, another vegetarian buffalo style recipe perfect for game day tables!
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Why You'll Love Buffalo Chickpea Dip
Vegetarian buffalo dip: this classic twist on the buffalo dip is total crowd pleaser, perfect for your next game day spread, holiday parties, or any occasion that calls for a flavorful and creamy appetizer.
Simple ingredients: this dip recipe makes the most flavorful dip with just a few simple ingredients!
Delicious flavor combination: with these great combination of flavors, your guests will not think twice that this is a vegetarian recipe!
Buffalo Chickpea Dip Ingredients
Canned whole chickpeas: you will need to drain and rinse the chickpeas before using.
Ranch seasoning: I use the trader joe's brand ranch seasoning, but hidden valley ranch dry ranch seasoning will work as well.
Hot sauce: Use your favorite buffalo sauce. I usually use something like Red Hot or Pete's.
Shredded cheddar cheese: I usually buy the brick cheese and shred it myself.
Cream cheese: buy the block of cheese over the tub.
Fresh Cilantro or parsley: for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas, ranch seasoning, hot sauce, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
- Process on high for 20 - 30 seconds, until the chickpeas are broken down but still slightly chunky.
- Transfer dip mixture to prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over top of dip.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and hot.
Please visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post for complete instructions.
Equipment
Food processor
Small baking dish
Substitutions
- Vegan Buffalo Chickpea version use vegan cheese shreds (affiliate link) in place of the cheddar cheese and plant-based cream cheese (affiliate link) for the cream cheese and stir in nutritional yeast flakes to add a cheesy flavor.
- Bean swap: Substitute white beans such as cannellini for the chick peas.
Tips for Making Buffalo Chickpea Dip
- If you don't have a food processor, use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas. Then stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess starch and enhance the dip's creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your desired level of spiciness.
- If you prefer a smoother dip, blend for a bit longer in the food processor or blender.
Storage
Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Reheat: Buffalo Chickpea Dip can be reheated in the oven or microwave. If you need to add some moisture to it, stir in a little bit of milk.
Serve with..
Serve with a variety of your favorite dippers, such as homemade tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and sliced red bell peppers. You can also serve it with pita chips or crispy bread chips for a heartier option.
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📖 Recipe
Buffalo Chickpea Dip
Equipment
- Small baking dish
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Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ¼ cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a small baking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place the chickpeas, ranch seasoning, hot sauce, ½ cup cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
- Process on high for 20 - 30 seconds, until the chickpeas are broken down but still slightly chunky.
- Transfer dip mixture to prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over top of dip.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and hot.
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