Vegetarian Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip Recipe
This Vegetarian Cheesy White Bean Buffalo Dip is a creamy, spicy appetizer perfect for game days or parties. It combines tender cannellini beans with tangy hot sauce, creamy cottage cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to bubbly perfection and topped with fresh green onions. Serve with chips, crackers, or celery sticks for a flavorful and satisfying snack that’s easy to prepare and sure to please vegetarians and buffalo wing lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 (15oz) cans cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch or bleu cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Garnish & Serving
- 2 tablespoons diced green onion (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare the beans: Drain and rinse the canned cannellini or great northern beans thoroughly. Place them in a food processor and pulse until the beans are broken down but still slightly chunky, providing texture to the dip.
- Mix the ingredients: Transfer the processed beans into a large mixing bowl. Add the cottage cheese, hot sauce, ranch or bleu cheese dressing, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all components are evenly combined.
- Assemble in baking dish: Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, allowing the dip to heat through and the flavors to meld.
- Broil for topping: Switch the oven to the broil setting and broil the dip for 5 minutes to melt and slightly brown the cheese topping, creating a delicious golden crust.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the dip from the oven, garnish with diced green onions, and serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the hot sauce quantity to control the spice level according to your preference.
- For a sharper flavor, substitute some of the cheddar cheese with pepper jack.
- Use low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese and cheese to make the dip lighter.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Ensure to rinse the canned beans well to reduce sodium content.
Keywords: Vegetarian Buffalo Dip, White Bean Dip, Cheesy Buffalo Dip, Party Appetizer, Buffalo Sauce Dip
