Baked Baking! // Buffalo Chickpea Dip

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha is widely available and can be used for a similar flavor.

ranch seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade seasoning blend

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Italian seasoning can provide a different but tasty flavor profile.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a food processor to mash them until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese at the bottom.

Pour in 1/2 cup of ranch dressing.

Add 1/2 cup of Frank's Red Hot sauce.

Mix in 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, adding more if desired.

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish.

Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top if desired.

Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

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