Buffalo Chicken Grits Dip

October 2026Robin Ralston
Buffalo Chicken Grits Dip

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with buffalo flavor, this Buffalo Chicken Grits Dip puts a Southern spin on everyone’s favorite game-day appetizer. Creamy Ralston Family Farms grits are folded into a rich mixture of shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar.  A drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing, a sprinkle of green onions, and plenty of crisp celery on the side give this dip all the classic buffalo chicken flavor you love. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables for scooping.  Whether you’re feeding a crowd on game day, bringing something to a potluck, or looking for a cozy appetizer for family night, this cheesy buffalo grits dip is guaranteed to disappear fast. 

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Ralston Family Farms Nature’s Blend Rice Grits 
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter 8 oz cream cheese, softened 
  • ½ - 1 cup buffalo wing sauce 
  • 1 packet of ranch dressing mix 
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or canned) 
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 

 For Serving 

  • Extra buffalo sauce, for drizzling 
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions 
  • Tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables

Preparation

  1. Bring the Ralston Family Farms rice grits and chicken broth to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If too thick, stir in a bit more chicken broth or water to make creamy. 

  1. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, cream cheese, wing sauce, and ranch dressing mix until combined. Then stir in chicken and shredded cheddar cheese.  

  1. Transfer to your serving dish and drizzle with additional buffalo sauce and sprinkle with green onions. 

  1. Serve warm with your favorites for dipping, we used tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and celery.  

 

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the dip up to 24 hours ahead of time and refrigerate, covered. When ready to serve, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.