Buffalo Chicken Bombs Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are savory pastry bites filled with shredded buffalo chicken and cheese, baked until golden and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
• 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Gouda, shredded
• 1 tablespoon Franks RedHot Original Hot Sauce
• 2 packages refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Gather and Measure Your Ingredients
   Start by preparing the Slow Cooker Pulled Buffalo Chicken. Measure out three cups of this flavorful chicken for our recipe, and go ahead and freeze any leftovers in an airtight zipper seal bag. This way, you'll have some ready for next time you're craving these delicious bites.

2. Step 2: Preheat Your Oven
   Warm up your kitchen by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures our Buffalo Chicken Bombs will bake to golden perfection.

3. Step 3: Melt the Cheesy Mixture
   In a medium saucepan, toss in the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, Monterey Jack, Fontina, Gouda, and a splash of Frank’s RedHot sauce. Over medium heat, whisk everything together until it becomes a smooth, cheesy wonderland. Keep stirring to prevent sticking to the pan.

4. Step 4: Combine and Cool the Filling
   Once your cheese concoction is nicely melted, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the Buffalo Chicken, mixing until evenly distributed. Spread this mixture on a sheet tray and slide it into the fridge to cool down, which makes it easier to handle later.

5. Step 5: Portion the Filling
   After your filling is cool, divide it into 16 equal portions. Use a rubber spatula to create a neat 4x4 grid on your tray. This method keeps everything organized and ensures even filling in each biscuit.

6. Step 6: Prepare Your Baking Dish
   Give a 13×9-inch casserole dish a generous coating with non-stick spray. This helps prevent the biscuits from sticking, ensuring they pop out easily after baking.

7. Step 7: Roll Out the Biscuits
   Open up the biscuit packages, and one at a time, roll each biscuit into a five-inch circle. You can tackle this process all at once or as you fill, whichever feels most comfortable.

8. Step 8: Fill and Shape the Biscuits
   Place a portion of the Buffalo Chicken mixture right in the center of each rolled-out biscuit. Fold by pulling the back side over to meet the front, pinching closed, and then gather the sides into a pierogi-like shape, securing all edges well.

9. Step 9: Arrange the Bombs in the Baking Dish
   Flip each filled biscuit over and arrange them seam side down in your prepared baking dish. Start with six down the middle and add five on each side to fill up the dish neatly.

10. Step 10: Bake Until Golden
    Slide the dish into your preheated oven and let it bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are beautifully golden brown. Keep an eye on them towards the end to avoid over-baking.

11. Step 11: Add the Finishing Touches
    After pulling them from the oven, give those tops a buttery brush and sprinkle with kosher salt for that irresistible flavor. This adds a perfect touch of salty goodness.

12. Step 12: Serve and Enjoy
    While they're still warm, serve these Buffalo Chicken Bombs with extra blue cheese dressing, a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese, and a little extra hot sauce if you're feeling bold. Enjoy the melty, spicy, cheesy goodness with friends or family who will surely appreciate every bite!

Notes

Crafting those scrumptious Buffalo Chicken Bombs can sometimes lead to a few hiccups, but with a bit of guidance, you'll have them nailed in no time. One common misstep is not letting the cheesy chicken mixture cool enough before filling the biscuits. Patience here pays off; otherwise, it becomes a gooey, sticky challenge to handle.

Over-stuffing the biscuits is another frequent mishap. While it's tempting to pack in as much delicious filling as possible, too much can cause them to burst open in the oven. Aim for a generous but manageable amount, trusting that a little restraint will yield a perfect bomb every time.

Lastly, don’t skip the step of pinching and sealing the dough properly. It might seem mundane, but ensuring a good seal prevents the filling from escaping during baking. So, take the extra minute to press those edges firmly together, creating a truly delightful little parcel of flavor.