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Close-up overhead view of homemade Buffalo Turkey Dip with Thanksgiving Leftovers in a black baking dish. Shredded turkey in creamy orange buffalo sauce is topped with melted cheddar cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and sliced green onions. Fresh celery sticks sit nearby on a rustic wooden table.

Buffalo Turkey Dip with Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Buffalo Turkey Dip with Thanksgiving Leftovers is an easy, high-protein appetizer with spicy buffalo flavor, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Wooden Spoon
Baking Pan
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups cooked turkey breast shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly coat an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the turkey, ¼ cup cheddar cheese, and blue cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Spread the turkey mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.
  • Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the dip.
  • Serve warm with celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, whole-grain crackers, or tortilla chips.

Notes

Estimated Weight Watchers Points: 4  (Check official WW app for exact points)

Tips and Tricks

Control the heat - Buffalo sauces vary quite a bit in spiciness. Choose a mild version for less heat or a hotter sauce if you like a little more kick.
Use plain leftover turkey - Turkey that has already been mixed with gravy or heavily seasoned may change the flavor and consistency of the dip.
Make it ahead - Assemble the dip up to 24 hours ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when you're ready to serve. It may need a few additional minutes in the oven if it's cold from the refrigerator.
Keep it warm for parties - Transfer the baked dip to a small slow cooker on the warm setting for serving. Stir occasionally to keep the cheese mixture creamy.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Transfer leftover dip to an airtight container and refrigerate promptly. Use within 3 to 4 days of when the turkey was originally cooked, not 3 to 4 days after making the dip.
Microwave - Place a serving in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until hot throughout. Heat to 165°F.
Oven - Place the dip in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat at 350°F until it reaches 165°F. Stir before serving.
Texture After Reheating - The Greek yogurt may release a little liquid after refrigeration. Stir the dip well after reheating to bring it back to a creamier consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg
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