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Inspired by the sheer greatness of Buffalo chicken wings, my easy Buffalo chicken dip recipe is spicy, tangy, salty, and (gasp!) veryaddictive. Buffalo chicken dip is the *perfect* appetizer for any gathering, but the Super Bowl just feels like the supreme setting for delightfully diving in with some chips or veggie sticks.

This easy Buffalo chicken dip recipe easily serves 8 to 10 people, so you can make it once and let everyone at it. Plus, you only really need 6 ingredients (the Buffalo sauce and chicken are crucial) and no more than 40 minutes to make it. Scroll for the full recipe!

Ingredients For My Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Serve with Ruffles, tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrots, or anything else you'd like!

If you have a larger crowd coming to your Super Bowl party, you may want to consider doubling this recipe or preparing additional appetizers to make sure there's enough food for everyone to chow down on.

Directions For This Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  4. Bake for ~30 minutes, or until the Buffalo chicken dip is hot and bubbly around the edges. Look out for browning on the top, too – that's the good stuff!
  5. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Garnish with green onion.
  6. Serve the Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip hot with the dippers of your choice. It's also super yummy as cold leftovers, though there likely won't be any after you make this for friends and family!

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Out of all the reasons that Super Bowl Sunday is one of our favorite days of the year, the delicious dip recipes that show up to the party might just be number one. And we're not alone! We got a peek at Google's uniquely searched dip recipes ahead of the Super Bowl — which span from spinach dip to crab rangoon dip to taco dip — to give you some epic kitchen inspiration as you prepare your own appetizers ahead of the big game.

Keep reading to find out which Super Bowl dip recipes are most-searched in your state, and try your hand at our wonderful collection of dips!

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Alabama: Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

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Going meat-free this Super Bowl? This recipe uses cauliflower in lieu of shredded chicken for a dip that's smooth and creamy. Don't worry, thanks to the hot sauce, it still has that iconic spicy kick! Eat with celery, carrots, chips, or go all in with a spoon. You can also leave out the cauliflower for a plain buffalo dip, which is the most popular in South Dakota. (via Brit + Co)

Alaska, Hawaii + Massachusetts: 7-Layer Dip

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This dip is the whole package. Start with the beans on the bottom, since they're the thickest, and work your way up until you're ready to top with your go-to veggies. Leave out the cheese and sour cream for any dairy-free babes. (via Culinary Hill)

18 States: Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Buffalo chicken dip was the most popular choice in a handful of areas, including Arizona, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee!

With this dish, you can have your dip and eat it (inside a pita) too! With the buffalo chicken, greens, and the crunch of the pita, a variety of flavors and textures come together to create something that will be a game changer. The bonus? Kids who love quesadillas will not be able to get enough! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Arkansas + Georgia: Bean Dip

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This bean dip beats the canned variety any day. Get ready for a mouthful of flavor atop your fave dipping chip. One thing to note is that you might need to experiment with how much olive oil you add depending on your beans, to get the dip consistency right, but that just means you get to taste test a bunch of times. Score! (via Live Eat Learn)

California + Illinois: Jalapeño Popper Dip

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The combo of cheese and jalapeños will never get old, and what better way to try out this new iteration of poppers than Super Bowl Sunday! While the recipe calls for white American cheese, swap for pepper jack if you want to add some extra spice. (via Brit + Co)

Colorado: Green Chili Dip

A Spicy Perspective

Use this tasty (and uber-easy!) sauce for salads and sandwiches, or add some cream cheese, bake it, and serve with pita chips on game day. This is also a great recipe for anyone who isn't a huge fan of spice, because you can customize the peppers, opting for mild ones if you like those better. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Connecticut: Crab Rangoon Dip

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While these mini rangoons make for a tasty, and less messy, app, all you have to do to turn them into a dip is swap the wontons for a baking dish. You can go with whatever seafood is your fave. (via Culinary Hill)

Utah: Chili Cheese Dip

Tastes Better From Scratch

Who can say no to a salty, tasty dip chock full of all our favorite taco toppings? Eat with chips, or pour a bit on your hot dog for the full game day experience. (via Tastes Better From Scratch)

Florida: Cream Cheese Dip

Kim's Cravings

We're all about savory dips, which is where this creamy dip comes in. It's perfect to pair with your fave snack-able veggies to eat on during the Super Bowl game. (via Kim's Cravings)

Vermont: Hoagie Dip

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If you're not familiar with a hoagie dip, just think of it like a taco dip in the sense that it's a hoagie, but deconstructed! It's got ham, lettuce, peppers, cheese (basically everything we love about a hoagie) all in one bowl. (via Food Network)

Indiana + Michigan: Cheese Dip

A Spicy Perspective

Cheese dip until we die. This twist on classic cheese dip takes pub-inspired flavors so you can bring the ultimate cheesiness to the party. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Louisiana: Artichoke Dip

The Endless Meal

Artichoke dip is one of our favorite dishes of all time and this easy recipe brings a delicious, spicy twist to the already amazing flavors. (via The Endless Meal)

Maryland: Cheesy Hamburger Dip

Salt & Lavender

We never thought a deconstructed burger could taste this good. Because you can load it up with toppings until your heart's content, you don't have to sacrifice any of the usual burger add-ons with this dip from our bun-less burger roundup. We're talking ketchup, mustard, cheese, and even pickles! (via Salt & Lavender)

Minnesota: Cheddar Cheese Dip

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This is one recipe that you can serve at any stage. Form it into a bacon-covered ball the next time you're hosting dinner or bake it in a dish with the bacon, herbs, and vegetable wedges sprinkled on top. Like the idea of individual apps? Bake in tiny ramekins and serve (after they cool down, of course). (via Brit + Co)

Mississippi: Baked Cheesy Dip

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When we hear "baked" and "cheese" in the same sentence, our mind immediately goes to one thing: brie. The creamy, buttery cheese is probably in our top ten favorite foods and this heart-shaped recipe is perfect for both the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day! Nix the puff pastry to make this a more conventional dip. (via Brit + Co)

Montana: Green Dip

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There are very few dips as classic as spinach dip, but this green hummus recipe will breathe a whole new life into your game day appetizers. Just remember to refrigerate for at least a few hours so all the flavors can mix and meld together. Yummm. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Montana + Texas: Queso Dip

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We're always looking for new and exciting ways to make our tried-and-true recipes. This vegan queso recipe is great for anyone with a dairy sensitivity that still desires that cheesy, full flavor. You can also mix in some hot plant-based sausage to achieve WY's most-searched dip recipe. (via Live Eat Learn)

Nevada: Beer Cheese Dip

Once Upon A Chef

A medium-bodied, crisp beer in this cheese dip gives it a nice, full flavor. The recipe is thick and cheesy, but the beer helps thin it out just right. While you *could* dip crackers or veggies in this scrumptious dip, we're partial to salty pretzel bites. (via Once Upon A Chef)

West Virgina + Wisconsin: Taco Dip

A Spicy Perspective

This recipe is great because you can put it together easily, and it's a bit lower maintenance than a 7-layer dip. Go all out with the cream cheese and sour cream, or swap them for low-fat alternatives to make a skinny recipe like the most-searched dip of New Mexico! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Oklahoma: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dip

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Break out the vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and strawberries because this is one recipe that you won't want to miss! The sweet, creamy dip will melt in your mouth *and* making this gives you the perfect excuse to add a few extra chocolate chips to your diet. (via Love From The Oven)

Oregon: French Dip

A Spicy Perspective

With fried and fresh onions all in one, this dip dish does it all. It's a super simple recipe, however, that's what you need for game day prep. Make your own hot sauce to pair, or swap it for a bottle of buffalo sauce instead. That way your dip matches your wings! (via A Spicy Perspective)

South Carolina: Corn Dip

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The great thing about this recipe is that because we have access to fresh, frozen, and canned corn, we can make it any time of year! And that includes Super Bowl Sunday. The sweet corn and salty cheese make an amazing pair, and we can't wait to dig in. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Virginia: Pizza Dip

Half Baked Harvest

This cauliflower pizza dip disguises extra veggies underneath the cheese and pepperoni we love so much. It's got mascarpone, mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone so prepare to enter a cheesy heaven every time you take a bite! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Washington: Greek Layer Dip

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Greek layer dip has everything we love about Greek salads (olives, feta, and tzatziki), but turns those ingredients into a warm and cheesy dish, which is perfect for chilly February days. This is the perfect recipe that you can make for Super Bowl Sunday. (via Food Network)

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Numerous rumors about potentially-contaminated Girl Scout cookies have been floating around, and Girl Scouts of the USA is finally addressing them.

Sources reported the presence of toxic metals and glyphosate in the popular cookies and noted that it poses “profound ethical and public health concerns.” Here’s what Girl Scouts had to say.

Scroll on to learn more about what’s going on with the latest Girl Scout cookie contamination news.

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The idea that Girl Scout cookies might be contaminated first arose in December 2024 when GMOScience and Moms Across America released a joint-commissioned reporttitled “Danger in the Dough: Unveiling the Toxic Contaminants in Girl Scout Cookies.”

The report found that 100% of the Girl Scout cookie samples they tested were positive for glyphosate and toxic metals and 88% of samples were positive for all 5 toxic metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury), with significant percentages of the samples testing positive for cadmium and lead.

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In the report, both groups said that the continual sale of Girl Scout cookies poses “profound ethical and public health concerns,” and slightly called out Girl Scouts of the USA for not allocating more money towards “better ingredients."

The GMOScience and Moms Across America report also cited a lack of government oversight when it comes to food safety and that entities like the FDA and EPA “have not fulfilled their commitment.”

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Despite the reports about contamination, Girl Scouts of the USA says Girl Scout Cookies are “safe to consume.” In an official statement, they assured the public that their cookies comply with FDA and EPA food safety standards. They also noted that heavy metals are not purposefully added to their cookies.

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Girl Scouts of the USA made sure to note that “environmental contaminants” like heavy metals and glyphosate can occur naturally in soil, though in very small, trace amounts.

The FDA verified this, saying naturally-occurring heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury are just a “reality about our food supply.”

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Girl Scouts of the USA highlighted that their cookie suppliers “continue to ensure the integrity of [their] recipes and the safety of all Girl Scout Cookie products in accordance with federal regulations and Global Food Safety initiative standards.”

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The real issue at hand is not just Girl Scout cookies – it’s that our frameworks for food safety have plenty of wiggle room for toxic metals and chemicals to be present in our food.

In fact, it’s become so common that we tend to forget all about it – likely why cookie lovers were up in arms about the contamination news.

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GMOScience and Moms Across America echoed this exact sentiment in their report, calling for the development of organic and regenerative farming to eradicate potential contamination altogether.

They also called on Girl Scouts of the USA to play a larger role in “transforming our food and farming system.”

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This Valentine's Day, why not bring out the bar cart for a romantic night in? Whipping up a homemade cocktail is the perfect way to put your own personal touch on the evening. Whether you're a gin gal or you're looking to shake things up with bourbon, these Valentine's Day cocktails will hit the perfect romantic note.

Scroll on for some delicious Valentine's Day cocktails that are perfect for sharing with your boo.

Style Me Pretty

Cherub's Cup Cocktail

Mix up this cup of elderflower-laced, strawberry-filled love for your sweetie after a long week. With gin, rosé and St. Germain, this cocktail is sure to give you even more of that lovin' feeling. (via Style Me Pretty)

Justine Michael

Shoot Your Shot Cocktail

This spicy sip is bound to get the flirty energy flowing this V-Day. To make it, muddle 2-3 red thai chili slices with 1.75 ounces fresh squeezed blood orange in a shaker. Then, add 0.5 ounces orange liqueur, 1.5 ouncesMi Campo Blanco tequila, 0.5 ounces lime juice, 0.75 ounces agave nectar, and 3 dashes of chili bitters. Shake well, strain, and top with a splash of red wine and a chili. (via Mi Campo Tequila)

Averie Cooks

Kiss On The Lips Cocktail

This tropical cocktail is crafted with just the right amount of frozen mango, rum, vodka, peach schnapps, and grenadine. Yum! (via Averie Cooks)

Bell'alimento

Cilantro Jalapeño Margarita

Spice doesn't need to be reserved for the main dish when you can heat up your cocktail as well. This margarita will leave you with a refreshing sizzle to kick off the evening in style. (via Bell'alimento)

A Cozy Kitchen

Cranberry Thyme Gin + Tonic

Not only does this cocktail create a gorgeous shade of pink; the flavor combination will make you look like an expert mixologist. (via A Cozy Kitchen)

Joy the Baker

The Old Fashioned

Nothing says romance better than a cocktail straight from the '20s. This is the perfect pairing for a bold red lip that never goes out of style! (via Joy the Baker)

Mixop

Coconut Blood Orange Cocktail

If a creamier sip is what you're craving, mix up this adorably-pink coconut cocktail. (via Mixop)

Half Baked Harvest

Raspberry Rose Tequila Kombucha

This drink is the perfect fit for V-Day, thanks to the floral flavors. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Honestly Yum

Maple Bacon Pisco Sour

This cocktail might be the most technical of the bunch, but it will certainly be memorable. And since there's bacon involved, it won't be hard to get your beau to pitch in. (via Honestly Yum)

Honestly Yum

The Bramble

Skip the olives and skewer extra blackberries for a sweet garnish atop this gin-based drink. (via Honestly Yum)

Cookin' Canuck

Clementine + Lemon Gin Cocktail

Talk about a perfect solution for a cold and wintry Valentine's Day. Pull out a blanket and get cozy 'cause this cocktail will transfer you straight to a summer picnic in the park. (via Cookin' Canuck)

Cookie + Kate

The Bootleg Cocktail

Even though we don't live in the age of prohibition (thankfully), that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the mystery and intrigue of classic concoctions. (via Cookie + Kate)

Brooklyn Supper

Sparkling Rosé Sangria

If you can't decide between wine and cocktails, this strawberry sangria provides the perfect combination of the two. (via Brooklyn Supper)

A Beautiful Plate

Grapefruit Mojitos

Grapefruit is known to have several health benefits, which means you can feel good with every sip of this cocktail. (via A Beautiful Plate)

The Taylor House

Valentine's Moscato Float

In need of something sweet? Mix up this ice-cream-meets-wine creation for the perfect after-dinner drink. (via The Taylor House)

What spirits are you drinking this Valentine's Day? Share with us @BritandCo!

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a Super Bowl tough loss on February 9, 2025, and there's one major thing on everyone's mind now — is Travis Kelce retiring? The subject's come up multiple times throughout the 2024-2025 NFL season, but much like his brother Jason the previous year, Travis hasn't given a definitive answer on the matter. Amid everything from Taylor Swift wedding rumors to starring TV roles (anyone else watch Grotequerie?!), the Chiefs tight end definitely has a lot going on right now. Could all this — plus an overall great football season, sans the Super Bowl loss — add up to the end of his NFL career? Here's what we know so far.

Scroll to find out everything we know about if Travis Kelce's retiring.

On February 12, 2025, Travis Kelce opened up about his potential retirement on the New Heights podcast. "I know everybody wants to know whether or not I'm playing next year, and right now, I'm just kicking everything down the road," he said. "I'm not making any crazy decisions."

Travis shared that the Super Bowl loss a "tough pill to swallow" and a "tough reality," but also noted that the Chiefs team is focused on "being there" for each other in the aftermath.

"I'm gonna take some time to figure it out. And, I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it's a wholehearted decision," he said. "I'm not half-a--ing it, and I'm fully here for them."

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During the 2025 Super Bowl, Travis only made four catches, resulting in a gain of 39 yards — his "lowest postseason output since 2019" according to The Athletic. Still, USA Todayreported that he broke Jerry Rice's record of 35 career Super Bowl catches. However, it was pretty clear that even a record-breaking performance wasn't enough to bolster Travis's mood.

The football star didn't hold a larger post-game conference, but he noted that they "haven't played that bad all year" and said that the Chiefs "couldn’t get it going offensively" to a few reporters. He acknowledged, "You don't lose like that without everything going bad," before leaving for the night.

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Still, Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes was asked about what comes next for Travis's career. "I'll let Travis make that decision on his own," Patrick said. "He's given so much to this team and to the NFL, and he's been such a joy, not only for me to work with, but for people to watch."

Mahomes notes Travis "still has a lot of football left in him" and that he "always makes plays in the biggest moments." He said, "But I know he still has a love for the game, and he’ll get to spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own."

Patrick reassured everyone, "He knows he’ll come back here with open arms. We love that guy not only for the football player, but for who he is every single day."

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Travis made his way to the suite with Taylor and his family after the tough Chiefs loss. It was a stark contrast from his "fight for your right to party" vibes of last year, so we hope we was able to find some comfort among his loved ones. And as for if Travis is actually retiring, we'll definitely keep an eye out for what he says and does next. 👀

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We can always count on our favorite streamers to give us the best content, like, ever. In addition to The Best New TV Shows Coming To Netflix In February, there are some truly stellar titles on Max this month — including a few you can already watch! We might have to wait a few more months for The Last of Us season 2, but these new TV shows make that wait a little easier.

Here are the 8 best TV shows on Max in February 2025.

1. The White Lotus Season 3 — Stream on Max February 16, 2025

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Start your spring break early by joining the new White Lotus cast in Thailand. This season, which debuts new episodes every week at 9PM EST, explores all things pleasure and pain, and trust me: you'll be on the edge of your seat the whole time.

The White Lotus season 3 stars Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal.

2. Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest — Stream on Max February 25, 2025

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This 6-episode docuseries tells the story of the racial justice communities and leaders working today, following the birth of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

3.The Pitt — Stream new episodes on Max every Thursday

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This entire 15-episode drama takes place over the course of a single shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room, broken down into 15 one-hour segments. I'm hooked!

The Pitt stars Noah Wyle, Tracey Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and Katherine LaNasa.

4. Baylen Out Loud — Stream new episodes on Max every Monday

TLC

This new TV show follows Baylen Dupree, who's making her way through love and life in West Virginia with extreme Tourette Syndrome.

Baylen Out Loud stars Baylen Dupree.

5. 90 Day: The Last Resort — Stream all episodes on Max now

TLC

These 90 Day duos are facing reality while at a group couples retreat — and they have to figure out if they're going to continue their happily ever after or go home on their own.

90 Day: The Last Resort stars Ed Brown, Yara Zaya, Angela Deem, Jovi Dufren, and Kalani Faagata.

6. The Takedown: American Aryans — Stream all episodes on Max now

Max

This documentary show follows the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas over the last 20+ years — and the murder of a young woman that changes everything.

The Takedown: American Aryans is directed and produced by Neil Rawles.

7. The Fall of Diddy — Stream all episodes on Max now

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True crime fans will want to tune into this series, which examines the allegations against rapper and executive Sean Combs.

8. The West Wing — Stream on Max now

NBC

Get your old school TV kick with the OG political drama, which follows the lives of the people working inside the White House.

The West Wing stars Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff.

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