Buffalo Chicken Bombs

Buffalo Chicken Bombs are biscuits stuffed with spicy Buffalo chicken and a mix of different cheeses – then baked to golden perfection. Serve with blue cheese dressing and hot sauce on the side.

A Fantastic Party Appetizer

Weekend game day parties call for delicious, filling appetizers, and these Buffalo Chicken Bombs are a crowd favorite every time!

There are a number of different variations of this recipe out there online, but we think ours is one of the best. Soft, buttery biscuits are filled with zesty, Buffalo chicken that has been mixed into a creamy cheese filling.

Each biscuit is folded into a smooth, ball-shaped bun (aka “bombs”), then baked until golden brown. Out of the oven, you’ll brush some melted butter over the top and sprinkle with salt. Serve piping hot with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and a dash of spicy Buffalo sauce on the side.

• The Buffalo chicken and cheese filling is creamy and zesty at the same time.
• Store-bought biscuits make this recipe super easy to prepare, and the bombs bake up soft, pillowy, and tender.
• You can do much of the preparation ahead of time – then bake just before your guests arrive for the big game! Or fully bake ahead of time, then reheat at game time.

• Shredded Buffalo Chicken – We first cooked up a batch of our delicious Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken and used a portion of it in this recipe. (You can freeze the rest for another recipe). If you are time crunched and didn’t prepare the slow cooker chicken ahead of time, you could also use shredded, cooked chicken mixed with some sauteed onions, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and cumin – but we like the soft, super tender texture of the slow cooked Buffalo chicken.
• Blue Cheese Dressing – The dressing is used in the filling as well as for serving. You can make our homemade blue dressing if you have the time, but for convenience, we suggest buying a refrigerated blue cheese dressing found in the produce section of the supermarket. (We think the refrigerated dressing has a better, fresher, and more intense flavor than the shelf-stable bottles of blue cheese dressing.)
• Cheeses – Our filling uses a variety of cheeses including cream cheese (for creaminess and texture), crumbled blue cheese (for flavor – used in the filling and for serving), plus Monterey Jack, Fontina, and Gouda cheese – three cheese that melt nicely in the oven and also lend lots of flavor.
• Franks RedHot Sauce — Every Buffalo Chicken recipe needs Franks RedHot to give it that distinctive, zesty flavor.
• Buttermilk Biscuits – While some versions of this recipe use pizza dough, we prefer the soft texture and taste of buttermilk biscuits for these bombs. Buy Pillsbury brand Grands! Buttermilk Biscuits (sold in the refrigerated section at the supermarket) as they roll out larger than other varieties.
• Butter – To brush on baked stuffed biscuits.

1. Prepare Pulled Buffalo Chicken. (Plan ahead – you’ll need about 4 hours.) Note that the recipe makes five cups and you will need three cups for the Buffalo Chicken Bombs. (Freeze the rest, make sandwiches, or use in another recipe.)
2. Mix blue cheese dressing and all the cheeses. Stir in hot sauce and heat in a sauce pan to melt the cheese and combine with the Buffalo chicken.
3. Lay out Buffalo filling on a small sheet tray and refrigerate to cool. Then divide into 16 sections (4×4) with a rubber spatula to make it easy to portion.
4. Roll out each biscuit into a five-inch circle.
5. Place a portion of the filling into each circle then pinch closed, invert and place seam down on a 9X13 casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. (See photos below as well as Chef’s Tips for more helpful hints.)
6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until browned.
7. Brush with melted butter and a little kosher salt.
8. Serve immediately with additional blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese and additional hot sauce

• Can I make Buffalo Chicken Buns ahead of time?  Yes – you can prepare the chicken filling ahead of time, but we suggest assembling the bombs right before baking. Or fully bake, then refrigerate or freeze.
• How do I store leftovers?   Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
• How do I reheat leftovers? Reheat in an oven until heated through. You can reheat in the microwave, but the biscuit will be very soft and doughy.
• Can I freeze?  Yes, these freeze very well. Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven.  

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