Name: Buffalo Blitz Bites Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, peeled, grated (optional); 1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; Kosher salt, to taste; 6 oz. cream cheese, softened; 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup hot sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning; 2 1/4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (about 12 oz.); 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, plus more for serving; 4 tbsp. sliced chives, divided; All-purpose flour, for surface; 1 (8 1/2-oz.) sheet puff pastry; Cooking spray; Ranch dressing, for serving

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled and grated (optional)

1 large stalk celery, thinly sliced

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Kosher salt

6 oz. cream cheese, softened

6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1/3 cup hot sauce

1 1/2 tsp. store-bought or homemade Cajun seasoning

2 1/4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (about 12 oz.)

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, plus more for serving

4 tbsp. sliced chives, divided

All-purpose flour, for surface

1 (8 1/2-oz.) sheet puff pastry

Cooking spray

Ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). In a small bowl, toss the grated carrot, sliced celery, and apple cider vinegar with a pinch of kosher salt. Set this mixture aside until ready to serve.

Step 2: In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, melted butter, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning until smooth and well combined. Fold in the chopped chicken, shredded cheddar, blue cheese crumbles, and 3 tablespoons of the sliced chives until evenly distributed.

Step 3: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry into a 12 by 10-inch rectangle. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 equal squares.

Step 4: Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Place one pastry square into each well, pressing gently to line the bottom and sides of the cups.

Step 5: Fill each pastry cup with the prepared chicken and cheese mixture. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbling.

Step 6: Let the bites cool in the tin for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer them to a serving platter, top with the reserved carrot and celery mixture and the remaining 1 tablespoon of chives. Serve with ranch dressing alongside for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a hotter hot sauce in the filling.

If you prefer, substitute cooked shredded turkey for the rotisserie chicken.

Make sure your cream cheese is softened at room temperature to mix smoothly without lumps.

Serve with blue cheese dressing instead of ranch for a stronger flavor contrast.

FAQs

Can I prepare these bites ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the bites and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. Just bake them right before serving to keep the pastry flaky and crisp.

Can I freeze the Buffalo Blitz Bites?

Yes, freeze the baked bites in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Reheat them directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes.