Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Skulls
Get ready to delight and spook your guests with these Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Skulls—an irresistible Halloween-inspired appetizer that blends bold flavors with festive fun! Packed with tender shredded chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, these bite-sized treats deliver the perfect combination of savory heat and cheesy goodness. Baked to golden perfection in a skull-shaped silicone mold, each "skull" is brushed with buttery garlic for an extra layer of indulgence. Quick and easy to make in under 40 minutes, these handheld snacks are ideal for parties, game day, or any occasion that calls for a flavorful twist. Serve them warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, and watch them disappear like magic! Keywords: Buffalo chicken recipe, Halloween appetizer, cheesy snacks, fun party food, crescent roll ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 0.333 cup Buffalo sauce
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 can Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Skull-shaped silicone mold
- 1 spray Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly spray the skull-shaped silicone mold with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the individual triangles. Press and stretch each triangle slightly to fit into the skull cavities of the mold.
Carefully spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each mold cavity, pressing down slightly to ensure it's evenly distributed.
Fold the overhanging crescent dough over the filling to seal each skull. Pinch the edges gently to ensure there are no gaps.
Place the silicone mold on a baking sheet for stability and bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown.
While the skulls are baking, prepare the garlic butter by mixing the melted butter with garlic powder.
Remove the mold from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the mold over to release the skulls onto a plate or serving tray.
Brush the tops of the skulls with the garlic butter for extra flavor.
Serve warm with additional Buffalo sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.9 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.8 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 734 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 6185 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 203.5 g | 407% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1043 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1485 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
