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buffalo 'chicken' dip with jackfruit

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Jackfruit

Delicious Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Jackfruit recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3.5 cups of dip
Calories 1000 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dip::

  • 15 oz jackfruit (I use Native Forest canned young jackfruit for the best meaty texture)
  • 5 oz cream cheese (room temperature, about 70°F for easier mixing)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella (shredded from a block for better melting)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar
  • 2 green onion
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves (freshly minced for best flavor)
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (I prefer Frank's RedHot for that classic buffalo tang)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

For the garnish::

  • blue cheese (crumbled, adds a nice tangy contrast)
  • green onion
  • hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. While it heats, drain the canned jackfruit thoroughly and shred it with two forks into bite-sized pieces that resemble pulled chicken—this texture is key to the dip's appeal. Mince your garlic cloves finely, slice the green onions (separating whites from greens for different uses), and crumble the blue cheese. Set all prepped ingredients within arm's reach of your mixing bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese with the sour cream, stirring until smooth and well-blended. This creates a luxurious base that will hold all the other flavors. I like to use a sturdy spatula and really work out any lumps in the cream cheese—it makes a huge difference in the final texture of the dip.
  • Add the minced garlic, onion powder, parsley, salt, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture from Step 2. Stir well to combine all the seasonings, then fold in the shredded jackfruit from Step 1 and the white parts of the green onions. This seasoning approach builds layers of umami and tang that make the dip taste authentic. Taste and adjust hot sauce or salt as needed—remember you'll be adding more hot sauce and blue cheese as garnish, so don't overdo it here.
  • Transfer the dip mixture into a baking dish (8x8 inches or similar). Spread it evenly, then top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbly around the edges.
  • Remove the dip from the oven. If you'd like a deeper golden color or extra-crispy cheese top, broil for 1-2 minutes under high heat—watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Top with the reserved green parts of the green onions and crumbled blue cheese from Step 1, then drizzle generously with additional hot sauce. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.