Putting This Classic Party Dip On Your Baked Potatoes Will Give Them 10x The Flavor

Plain baked potatoes are more like a bowl than a food. Their density and natural lack of flavor make them the perfect vessel for seasonings, sauces, bacon bits, dairy in any form (butter, cheese, sour cream, or all three), and really anything you think would pair nicely with a piping-hot potato. Loaded baked potato topping possibilities are pretty much endless, but if you're seeking one that'll really pack a flavorful punch, it's time to make some Buffalo chicken dip.

This classic party dish, often made with chicken, cream cheese, blue cheese, cheddar, ranch, and hot sauce, is mighty flavorful on its own, which is exactly what you need to top off that bland baked spud. Combining the two will result in creamy, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth richness, turning the side into a filling meal by offering both protein and starch. In terms of taste, the Buffalo chicken dip offers plenty of salt, a touch of spice, and some tang from the cream cheese, giving your baked potato the flavor and texture it needs all in one go.

If that sounds appetizing, making this dip is easy. While your potatoes bake in the oven, pull out your favorite Buffalo chicken dip recipe and make a batch or two depending on how many people you're feeding. This is easy to serve as a family dinner or at a small party. Once the potatoes are finished, just slice them open and add heaping spoonfuls of dip.

While many Buffalo chicken dip recipes call for chicken breasts, one easy, time-saving hack is to use rotisserie chicken instead. Not only will it offer juiciness and roasted flavor, but its shredded texture will make the dip a smoother potato topping. Plus, if you're grabbing one of Costco's beloved rotisserie chickens, it may even be cheaper than a package of pre-cut breast meat.

Now, the one downside of putting this dip on top of your potato instead of, well, using it as a dip is that you don't get the crunch of chips. Luckily, you can easily remedy that by crushing up your favorite dipping vehicles — be they tortilla chips, Fritos, or even crackers — and using them as another topping. And if you want some freshness to cut through this rich meal, consider chopping up some chives or scallions. You could also serve the dish with a classic side of celery.

Buffalo chicken dip will also work on other potato forms, in case you wanted to delve deeper into the combination. Some people add the dip on top of potato skins or creamer potatoes for a quick bite. You could even combine the dip and steamed spuds to make Buffalo dip-style mashed potatoes.