Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip (Print)

Creamy white bean dip with melted cheddar and spicy buffalo flavors. Baked until bubbly and topped with fresh green onions.

# What You Need:

→ Beans & Dairy

01 - 2 cups cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
02 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

06 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings & Garnishes

10 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the white beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
03 - Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar, half of the blue cheese (if using), buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
04 - Transfer mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and blue cheese.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
06 - Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and parsley before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The white beans make it incredibly creamy without needing heavy cream or a roux
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of prep but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Don't skip mashing the beans, it creates the creamy texture that makes this dip so addictive
  • The dip will look jiggly when it first comes out of the oven but sets as it cools slightly
  • Serve within 15 minutes of baking for the optimal melted cheese experience
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese from blocks for the smoothest melting, pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make it grainy
  • If the dip seems too thick after baking, stir in a splash of warm milk to reach your desired consistency

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