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Buffalo Chicken Bombs are an irresistible twist on classic party flavors with gooey cheese and spicy chicken wrapped in tender biscuit dough. They always disappear first at gatherings and my family begs for them during football season or any time we want a comfort food treat.
I made these for a Super Bowl Sunday years ago and now friends request them months in advance. No one can eat just one.
Ingredients
- Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken: this is the key flavorful filling and using slow-cooked chicken ensures juicy texture
- Cream cheese: provides creaminess and helps hold the chicken together
- Blue cheese dressing: adds tang and classic Buffalo flavor try to use a dressing with real blue cheese crumbles for better taste
- Crumbled blue cheese: deepens the flavor and gives pockets of melty cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese: adds melt and mild creaminess
- Fontina cheese: gives a rich buttery note
- Gouda: adds a bit of smokiness choose young Gouda for better melting
- Franks RedHot Original Hot Sauce: classic Buffalo kick use more if you like it spicier
- Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk Biscuits: these bake up fluffy and hold the filling
- Butter: brushed on top for a bakery-style golden finish use high quality for best flavor
- Kosher salt: for seasoning
Look for fresh cheese blocks and grate them yourself for better melt and taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- Shred three cups of slow cooked Buffalo chicken using two forks for tender pieces and stir together with all cheeses and hot sauce in a saucepan over medium heat
- Blend and Chill:
- Once mixture is combined and creamy refrigerate on a sheet tray until cool so it stiffens up for easy stuffing
- Portion the Filling:
- Use a spatula to divide the cooled mixture into sixteen even portions this helps each bomb cook evenly
- Roll Out the Biscuits:
- On a floured surface roll each biscuit into a five inch circle making sure they are large enough to hold the filling
- Stuff and Seal:
- Add one scoop of chicken mix in the center of each dough circle pinch the edges closed tightly to trap the cheese then turn seam side down
- Arrange in Pan:
- Nestle each stuffed biscuit close together in a greased baking dish for soft pillowy sides
- Bake to Golden Perfection:
- Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F and bake around thirty to thirty five minutes until deep golden brown
- Finish and Serve:
- Right out of the oven brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with kosher salt for extra flavor serve hot with more blue cheese dressing
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The blue cheese is my favorite part it melts into creamy pockets and reminds me of Buffalo wing nights from my childhood when we would dip everything in blue cheese and hot sauce and laugh around the table.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a low oven to keep the biscuits soft and melty. You can freeze unbaked stuffed biscuits on a tray then transfer to a bag and bake straight from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
Ingredient Substitutions
If you do not love blue cheese try ranch instead and swap crumbled blue with extra Monterey Jack or Gouda. You can use cheddar in place of Fontina. Shredded store bought rotisserie chicken works if you want to skip the slow cooker step.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with carrot sticks celery and extra dipping sauce for a classic Buffalo combo. These also pair perfectly with a crisp green salad. Sometimes we add extra hot sauce on top for spice lovers at the table.
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Cultural and Historical Context
Buffalo chicken flavors started at a bar in Buffalo New York and now have inspired all sorts of snacks. Wrapping the filling in biscuit dough is a modern American party trend that brings together homey comfort and familiar sports bar favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How can I prevent the filling from leaking out during baking?
Seal the biscuit edges securely by pinching them closed, ensuring no gaps remain before baking.
- → What other cheeses can I use in place of Fontina or Gouda?
Good alternatives include mozzarella, provolone, or Swiss, which all melt well and add depth.
- → Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the Buffalo chicken and cheese mixture in advance, refrigerate, and assemble just before baking.
- → Is blue cheese dressing necessary for this dish?
Blue cheese dressing adds tang, but you can substitute with ranch or leave out if preferred.
- → How do I store leftovers?
Place cooled bombs in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.