This post is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes are made from a delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip with cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, red hot sauce, chicken and tasty seasoning from the Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Shaker all on top of a Russet baked potato.
Dinnertime in my house is and always will be an important factor in our family life. No matter how busy we, I believe in the family dinner. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Shaker is helping me create a whole bunch of simple, quick and convenient recipes with limited ingredients that all taste great and the whole family loves! I am sharing a complete dinner today for Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes made with a classic Buffalo Chicken Dip and sneaking in a fun snack for Ranch Pretzels.
Why I am Loving Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Shaker
Using Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Shaker is so simple! Sprinkle it on your dishes to add more flavor. Perfect for steamed vegetables, in mac ‘n’ cheese, baked chicken and even on top of popcorn. Dinner just got more delicious!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of our favorite snacks that can be cooked either in a crock-pot or baked in the oven. We like to make a big batch on the weekends to snack on with Ranch Pretzels or tortilla chips. We also love to use this recipe during the weekday inside some big baked potatoes.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cooked chicken shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup red hot sauce
- 1/2 cup cheese shredded
- 3 Tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients into slow cooker.
- Cook for 2 hours.
- Give a good stir and serve.
Notes
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes are easily made with the Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe and by baking up some Russet potatoes. Sprinkle your baked potato with a little salt and pepper, fill with Buffalo Chicken Dip and then top with some Ranch dressing and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. I know your family is going to love this as much as mine!
How do you make the perfect baked potatoes?
A perfect baked potato for me has a salty, crispy skin and is very soft inside.
Wash each potato and pierce with a fork. Then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. I personally like a sea salt or coarse salt on potatoes. You can either wrap them in aluminum foil or for that crispy outside you will just set the potatoes directly on the rack without foil. Cook your baked potatoes in the oven at 350 degrees for at least one hour. They should be nice and soft when squeezed. Open up and top with a little more salt and fresh ground pepper. Now, top with whatever you please like Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
- 1 batch Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe above
- 4 Russet Potatoes
- salt
- olive oil
- pepper
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
- Cheddar Cheese shredded
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 3 Tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
Instructions
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
- Whisk the milk, mayo and Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning together in a small bowl. Store in refrigerator.
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
- Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash the potatoes and pierce each with a fork in multiple spots.
- Drizzle each potato with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt. Wrap in aluminum foil or leave unwrapped for crispier skin.
- Place in oven and bake for about 60 minutes. Time can vary depending on size of potatoes.
- Remove foil, slice open, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fill with Buffalo Chicken Dip.
- Drizzle with some Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and shredded cheese.
Ranch Pretzels
If you are just looking for an after school snack or something to use with that Buffalo Chicken Dip on the weekend, these Ranch Pretzels are amazing! Ranch Pretzels are baked with Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning for a tasty snack. So GOOD– I just had to share the recipe!
Ranch Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 10 ounces pretzels
- 5 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place pretzels on a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning over pretzels.
- Mix in melted butter.
- Bake 15 minutes. Stir. Bake another 15 minutes.
- Let cool and serve.
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This is the best combination of the foods I like! Looks delicious.
Bring on the Ranch, right?
OMG Yes! This looks amazing! Need to try it
Saving this one..I know my family would totally love it!
Such a great recipe for the family
What a yummy recipe! And I haven’t seen these Hidden Valley Ranch shakers — how great! I’ll be on the lookout!
Yes, Patricia. These shakers are so useful!
Yum! These look delicious!
What an easy family friendly meal to have in your arsenal! Will have to save this one for the family.
I have to find that Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning shaker around here! With BBQ and baked potato season coming up, it’s nice to have something a little different as a potato topping! This would certainly score points at the family BBQ!
I didn’t even know this existed but you better believe it will be in my kitchen before noon!