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Buffalo Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese

Published: Feb 25, 2022 · Modified: Dec 13, 2022 by Nicole B.

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30 minutes

This buffalo ground beef dip with cream cheese is easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser! It has all the delicious flavors of a traditional buffalo dip but with added meatiness and texture of seasoned ground beef. This recipe combines the best of buffalo sauce and hamburger flavors into one awesome appetizer.

For more meaty cream cheese dips, also check out this shredded chicken dip with chili and chipotle flavors!

Buffalo ground beef dip in a pie dish.
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  • What is buffalo dip made of?
  • Ingredient notes:
  • How to make it:
  • How spicy is this dip?
  • Frequently asked questions:
  • More delicious ground beef dishes:
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What is buffalo dip made of?

Buffalo dip is a spicy, tangy, creamy and cheesy dip based on the flavors of Buffalo chicken wings. (Buffalo chicken wings are fried wings that are dipped in a buttery sauce that’s spiced with vinegar-based hot sauce.) Most often, Buffalo dip is made with chicken but the recipe here swaps out chicken for seasoned ground beef. The beef adds great flavor and something to bite into without being chewy.

Buffalo ground beef dip ingredients.
You need ground beef seasoning, cheddar, hot sauce, onion, scallions, garlic, olive oil, cream cheese, sour cream and ground beef to make this dip.

Ingredient notes:

  • I recommend 90 to 95 percent lean ground beef for this recipe.
  • You can use this ground beef seasoning recipe to make the seasoning or use any ground beef seasoning you like.
  • Please use only full-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and sour cream for this recipe. Low- and reduced-fat products won’t melt properly and may separate during baking.

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Buffalo ground beef dip preparation in four steps.

Step 1. Saute diced onion.

Step 2. Add ground beef and seasoning.

Step 3. Whip cream cheese and sour cream.

Step 4. Stir in garlic, cheddar, hot sauce, scallion and the cooked beef. Transfer to baking dish(es) and bake.

How spicy is this dip?

The spiciness in this dip comes from the hot sauce and you can make the dip as spicy as you like by adding more hot sauce. I recommend starting with the amount listed in the recipe and then tasting the dip before baking. You can add more hot sauce until you have the spiciness you like, then bake the dip.

Frequently asked questions:

What should I serve with buffalo dip?

Serve buffalo dip hot with vegetables, such as celery and carrot sticks, and chips, crackers or crusty bread.

How should I store the dip?

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

Why is my buffalo dip oily?

If you use low- or reduced-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese or sour cream, buffalo dip can separate during baking and become oily. To prevent this, be sure to use full-fat cheeses and full-fat sour cream.

Buffalo dip may also separate if you bake it at too high a temperature. Be sure to bake the dip at the temperature listed in the recipe.

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Buffalo ground beef dip in a pie dish.

Buffalo Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese

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This hot and creamy buffalo ground beef dip with cream cheese is full of the delicious tangy and spicy flavors of buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories (estimated) 566 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • kitchen scale
  • knife and cutting board
  • cast iron pan
  • wooden spoon
  • standing mixer or handheld mixer
  • cheese grater
  • garlic press (optional)
  • slotted spoon
  • casserole or baking dish(es) with a total capacity of 3 cups

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ tablespoon mild olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced yellow or white onion (you need about ⅓ of a small onion for that)
  • ¾ pound ground beef (90 to 95 percent lean)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground beef seasoning*
  • 8 ounces full-fat block cream cheese,** softened
  • ¾ cup full-fat sour cream**
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese**
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Louisiana hot sauce***
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped

Instructions:
 

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a cast iron pan until shimmering, then saute the onion until starting to soften.
  • Add the beef and the ground beef seasoning and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Take off the heat and set aside.
  • Whip cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, then stir in garlic, cheddar, hot sauce and scallion.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked beef to the mix and stir in until well combined.
  • Transfer to the baking dish(es) and bake, uncovered, until hot (15 to 20 minutes). Serve hot with chips and/or vegetables, like celery and carrot sticks.

Notes:

*You can use this seasoning for ground beef or use a ground beef seasoning of your choice.
**Please don’t use any reduced-fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese or sour cream products. Those won’t melt properly and may separate during baking.
***2 tablespoons of hot sauce will yield a mild dip. For a spicier dip, add 1 to 3 additional teaspoons of hot sauce. 

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 37.1gFat: 42.9gSaturated Fat: 24.8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.5gCalcium: 259mgIron: 17mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: buffalo ground beef dip, buffalo hamburger dip, ground beef dip with cream cheese

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