It’s tailgating time in East Tennessee! Get your game day gear on and cozy into these yummy appetizers. These one bite wonders are packed with flavor and less messy than traditional dips. Be careful though, they’re addictive! Before you know it you may score the entire tray of appetizers!

Buffalo Chicken Cups

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ounce package Ranch dressing seasoning mix
1/2 cup sour cream
12.5 ounces canned premium chunk white chicken
1/2 cup finely diced celery
60 mini phyllo cups
1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
Garnish: 60 slices of celery and snipped chives

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing seasoning mix, sour cream, chicken and diced celery together in a large bowl. Spoon dip into mini phyllo cups and place on a rimmed baking sheet.  Top each cup with a couple of drops of buffalo wing sauce. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish each cup with one celery slice and chives snipped with scissors. Serve immediately.

Published in The News and Neighbor on September 15, 2021