Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites

By Rachel // September 19, 2014 // 44 comments //

Bite size loaded potato skins, stuffed with a creamy and spicy buffalo chicken filling. A perfect game day snack!

Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites Recipe from @bakedbyrachel The perfect game day snack!

I’ve been talking a lot about Fall lately. The weather getting cooler, the leaves starting to turn and so much more. But there’s one thing I haven’t touched upon yet. Football.

If you hadn’t noticed, football season is here. And with that comes the need and desire for comforting tailgating food. Whether you’re at the game or just cheering for your favorite team from the comfort of your home, having the right food is always essential. Bad take-out can surely spoil the mood of the party. So, I’ve got you covered with a brand new, mouth watering recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites Recipe from @bakedbyrachel The perfect game day snack!

I’m a huge fan of playing around with PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wing sauce. Like apples and caramel, cream cheese and buffalo sauce are a match made in heaven. It’s a classic combination and one I clearly love, as I’ve shared many recipes with that pairing already. But what’s one more, right? There is always room for more.

Since it’s football season, I knew easy finger food would be preferable. Who wants to sit down to the table in the middle of a game? Bite size potato bites are ideal party food! They’re stuffed to the brim with a creamy and spicy buffalo chicken mixture, topped off with a layer of cheese and garnished with pepper and green onions.

These are sure to disappear quickly, so grab some while you can! They were a big hit in my house! And I’m sure they will be in yours too!

Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites Recipe from @bakedbyrachel The perfect game day snack!

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Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites Recipe from @bakedbyrachel The perfect game day snack!

Print Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites

Bite size loaded potato skins, stuffed with a creamy and spicy buffalo chicken filling.

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 dozen +

Ingredients

1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
2-3 tsp olive oil
1 C chicken breast cooked and shredded
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp celery diced
3 oz PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese softened
1/4 C Franks RedHot Buffalo Wing sauce
1/4 C blue cheese crumbles
1/2 C Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Green onions chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, coating well. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes or until fork tender.
Remove potatoes from baking sheet, allowing them to rest until cool enough to handle.
Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with salt, pepper, celery and cream cheese. Stir with a wooden spoon or combine with your hands. Mix in buffalo sauce, coating mixture completely. Finally stir in blue cheese crumbles. Set aside.
With a sharp knife, carefully slice off the top of each potato. Hollow out potatoes with a melon baller or small spoon, being careful to not rip through the potatoes edge. Fill with buffalo chicken mixture and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are heated through and cheese is fully melted. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground black pepper and chopped green onions.
Serve immediately.

Notes

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel

This post is sponsored by PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own.

44 Responses to “Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites”

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Tori@gringalicious.com — September 19, 2014 at 7:00 am

This is a brilliant idea! You always come up with the best stuff!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm
  
  Thanks Tori!
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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet — September 19, 2014 at 7:20 am

My Hubby loves buffalo chicken! I need to make these potato bites for him! Besides, I just stocked up on Philadelphia cream cheese and I am going to need ways to use it! Pinned!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm
  
  Two big signs that you need to make these :)
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Beth @ The First Year — September 19, 2014 at 8:12 am

Wowza! This is going to be a must make in our house. I might even like football this year, so course, just because of the food :)
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm
  
  The food is definitely the biggest reason to enjoy football lol ;)
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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness — September 19, 2014 at 8:25 am

I was looking for a way to get me through football season without dying. You’ll find me face planting into these and happily watching the game! Pinned!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm
  
  Haha! Enjoy :)
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Jenny Flake — September 19, 2014 at 8:28 am

Um Yes!! These little bites need to be mine :)
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm
  
  Thanks Jenny :)
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Amy @Very Culinary — September 19, 2014 at 9:07 am

I could totally get behind these. I’ll take all dozen for myself. Because, you know, they’re bite size.
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm
  
  Precisely :) mini = more
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Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos — September 19, 2014 at 9:43 am

Perfect game day food! These are brilliant!!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:27 pm
  
  Thanks Becca!
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Deborah — September 19, 2014 at 9:54 am

This is why I love football season. I’m not a football lover, but the food makes me excited!! And Frank’s Red Hot and Philadelphia cream cheese are a match made in heaven!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:28 pm
  
  Thanks Deborah! I totally agree, the food is what matters! :)
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Michelle — September 19, 2014 at 10:58 am

These look scrumptious! Are they super spicy? I may have to cut down the Frank’s if that is the case. I love spicy, but my family doesn’t. In any case, looks like a fantastic recipe – thanks!!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:28 pm
  
  I wouldn’t say they’re overly spicy but you can always cut back on it a bit just to be sure it isn’t too over the top.
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Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box — September 19, 2014 at 12:41 pm

These are so cute and look delicious!
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:29 pm
  
  Thanks Mandy!
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Ilona @ Ilona's Passion — September 19, 2014 at 1:11 pm

Yummy.. potatoes.. philadelphia.. it probably tastes like heaven:)
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  Rachel — September 19, 2014 at 6:29 pm
  
  It does! Thank you :)
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Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips — September 19, 2014 at 10:06 pm

I LOVE Buffalo everything, so these are totally calling my name!
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  Rachel — September 20, 2014 at 8:11 am
  
  Thanks Brianne! :)
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Melanie — September 19, 2014 at 11:06 pm

Such a great idea. And all of my favorite flavors in one bite. I’m definitely making these come football season!
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  Rachel — September 20, 2014 at 8:11 am
  
  Thanks Melanie!
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Amanda — September 20, 2014 at 10:40 pm

I love everything about these!
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  Rachel — September 21, 2014 at 8:03 am
  
  Thanks Amanda!
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Jenn@eatcakefordinner — September 20, 2014 at 11:52 pm

I’m pretty sure I could eat these every single day and never get sick of them!!!
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  Rachel — September 21, 2014 at 8:04 am
  
  Thanks Jenn :)
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Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. — September 21, 2014 at 2:12 am

I’m so making these and soon!
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  Rachel — September 21, 2014 at 8:04 am
  
  I hope you do! :)
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Lori @ RecipeGirl — September 21, 2014 at 4:34 pm

Adding this to my must-try soon list! So delicious!
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  Rachel — September 21, 2014 at 6:42 pm
  
  Thanks Lori!
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Lauren @ Healthy Delicious — September 21, 2014 at 4:49 pm

Yum! I made something similar (yet totally different – haha) around this time last year and they were a huge hit. Next time, I’ll have to try your filling… I bet the cream cheese makes it insanely delicious!
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  Rachel — September 21, 2014 at 6:43 pm
  
  Let me know if you end up trying it! :)
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Nutmeg+Nanny — September 22, 2014 at 7:49 am

These little nuggets of potato and buffalo chicken heaven are perfect for football season! I think my husband would probably eat the whole tray before I even had a chance to get some :)
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  Rachel — September 22, 2014 at 10:48 am
  
  Thanks so much :) Gram em fast!
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Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe — September 29, 2014 at 1:59 pm

This is one of those “Why didn’t I think of that” items! I LOVE buffalo chicken and thought I had made it pretty much every way possible already. Love this! – pinning. :)
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  Rachel — September 29, 2014 at 4:00 pm
  
  Thanks Chris!
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Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen — October 9, 2014 at 10:29 am

Yesssss! Poppable comfort bites. Brilliant! Pinned!
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  Rachel — October 10, 2014 at 8:20 am
  
  Thanks Kristi!
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Holly — November 6, 2014 at 10:44 pm

Have you experimented at all with making these in advance? I was thinking of cooking and coring the potatoes and mixing the filler a few days ahead, refrigerating or freezing and then filling/baking the day of. Any suggestions?
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  Rachel — November 7, 2014 at 7:40 am
  
  I have not, but you’re welcome to try!

Buffalo Chicken Potato Bites