Buffalo Chicken Stuffed French Bread

• 1 loaf French bread
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2 Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise, almost all the way through.
3. 3 Mix shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce in a bowl.
4. 4 Stuff the chicken mixture into the bread.
5. 5 Top with cheddar and blue cheese.
6. 6 In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and smoked paprika; brush over bread.
7. 7 Wrap the stuffed bread in foil and bake for 10 minutes.
8. 8 Unwrap and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
9. 9 Garnish with green onions before serving.

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Aluminum foil

Variations

• Add cooked bacon for a smoky twist.
• Substitute mozzarella for a milder flavor.

Substitutions

• If buffalo sauce is too spicy, use hot sauce.
• Substitute feta cheese for blue cheese if preferred.

Pairings

• Perfect with a cold beer.
• Serve alongside loaded potato skins.

Nutrition

Tips

• For extra spice, add diced jalapeños with the chicken mixture.
• Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.

Storage

Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm.

Freezing: Freezes well wrapped tightly in foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a 350°F oven.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with celery sticks and carrot sticks.
• Pair with your favorite ranch or blue cheese dressing.

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