Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

russet potatoes

scrubbed

2 tbsp

olive oil

6 unit

light cream cheese

0.5 cup

gluten free ranch dressing

0.5 cup

hot sauce

0.75 cup

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

shredded

12 unit

chicken breast white chunk

drained

1 unit

chives

for garnish

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~6 min

Wash and scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly, then dry them.

Step 3
~6 min

Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork.

Step 4
~6 min

Bake potatoes on a wire rack for 60-70 minutes, or until a fork easily slides into the flesh.

Step 5
~6 min

Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.

Step 6
~6 min

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.

Step 7
~6 min

Gently scoop out the potato flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato near the skin.

Step 8
~6 min

Brush the insides and skins of the potatoes with olive oil.

Step 9
~6 min

Place the potato skins cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~6 min

Flip the skins over (skin-side down) and bake for another 5 minutes.

Step 11
~6 min

Remove from oven and decrease the temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 12
~6 min

While the potatoes are baking, mix the light cream cheese, gluten-free ranch dressing, hot sauce, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese together in a bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~6 min

Gently fold in the drained chicken breast.

Step 14
~6 min

Fill each potato skin with the buffalo chicken mixture.

Step 15
~6 min

Top each skin with a sprinkling of the reserved shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Step 16
~6 min

Bake the potato skins once more for about 25 minutes.

Step 17
~6 min

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispy skins, broil for the last few minutes of baking.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired spice level.

Top with blue cheese crumbles for an extra layer of flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with extra ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Serve as a party appetizer or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Celery sticks
Carrot sticks

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular sports bar appetizer.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Parties

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Snack Time

Popularity Score

70/100

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