24 Super Bowl Recipes Starring Buffalo Sauce (That Aren't Chicken Wings)

Jenny Bullistron
·5-min read

I love chicken wings just as much as the next girl, but sometimes I want to put Buffalo sauce on other things—like hot dogs or pizza or nachos. And you haven't lived until you've had Buffalo sauce on an avocado!

With the finale of football season upon us, it’s time to get serious about our Buffalo sauce and Buffalo sauce recipes using it. These 24 recipes inspired by Buffalo, NY's famous sauce prove there is more to that buttery hot sauce than a fried chicken wing!

Related: Best Super Bowl Recipes for Game Day

Best Buffalo Sauce Recipes That Aren't Wings

There's everything from Buffalo Cauliflower and Twice Baked Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes, to Buffalo Chicken Dip (of course), Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels, Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Buffalo Turkey Meatballs and so much more.

Here now are the 21 best touchdown-worthy tailgating dips that aren't Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Best Recipes with Buffalo Sauce

Blue Line Creative<p>Think of this as Buffalo chicken dip, in pull-apart bread form. With every tear of bread, you can scoop up the cheesy chicken dip. Sounds heavenly, doesn't it?</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/1060169/parade/buffalo-chicken-in-a-bread-boat-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Bread Boat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Bread Boat</a></strong></p>
Shea Goldstein<p>If you have any buffalo wings leftover from the big game on Sunday, turn them into these epic sliders on Monday for lunch. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/1267625/sheagoldstein/buffalo-chicken-dip-sliders/" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Dip Sliders</a></strong></p>
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen<p>This tangy and creamy dip is sure to be a hit. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/841550/bobbiburleson/buffalo-chicken-aka-chicken-crack-dip/" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Dip</a></strong></p>
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

This tangy and creamy dip is sure to be a hit.

Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip

Nicole Franzen<p>This plant-based <strong>Buffalo Cauliflower</strong> snack uses baked <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/51-cauliflower-recipes-constantly-crave-210338531.html" data-ylk="slk:cauliflower;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">cauliflower</a> instead of chicken and the North African <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/20-hottest-hot-sauces-world-084416638.html" data-ylk="slk:hot sauce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">hot sauce</a> <a href="https://parade.com/1125852/felicialim/harissa-recipes/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:harissa;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">harissa</a> instead of <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/20-hottest-hot-sauces-world-084416638.html" data-ylk="slk:traditional wing sauce;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">traditional wing sauce</a>. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/855349/parade/buffalo-cauliflower/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Cauliflower;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Cauliflower</a></strong></p>
The Creative Bite<p>Fluffy baked sweet potato halves loaded with topped with buffalo chicken, veggies and reduced fat cheese for a complete meal loaded with bold flavor.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="http://www.thecreativebite.com/twice-baked-buffalo-chicken-sweet-potatoes/2/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Twice-Baked Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Twice-Baked Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes</a></strong></p>
Carina Wolff<p>This pizza is topped with <a href="https://parade.com/855349/parade/buffalo-cauliflower/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:buffalo cauliflower;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">buffalo cauliflower</a>, mozzarella, green onion, parsley and <a href="https://parade.com/335065/benrayl/salad-meets-lasagna-in-this-delicious-ranch-chicken-dish/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ranch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ranch</a>, but you can customize it with different <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/12-classic-italian-pizza-recipes-131427273.html" data-ylk="slk:pizza toppings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">pizza toppings</a> or even make it dairy free. Try it out the next time you're craving for a buffalo pizza slice hits!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/1125492/kelli_acciardo/buffalo-cauliflower-pizza-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/999630/christinehadden/best-buffalo-style-recipes/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:15 Best Buffalo Sauce Foods & Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">15 Best Buffalo Sauce Foods & Recipes</a></strong></p>
Platter Talk<p>These tangy spiced stuffed shells are a great choice for a game day appetizer or a lite party fare bite.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.plattertalk.com/buffalo-chicken-stuffed-shells/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells</a></strong></p>
Honey and Birch<p>Don't miss out on making this game day classic.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="http://www.honeyandbirch.com/buffalo-chicken-dip-recipe/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Dip;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Dip</a></strong></p>
Honey and Birch

Don't miss out on making this game day classic.

Get the recipe:Buffalo Chicken Dip

Homemade Interest<p>All you need to make these outrageously good nachos is crunchy kettle chips, tangy buffalo sauce, and blue cheese.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.homemadeinterest.com/buffalo-chicken-nachos/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Nachos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Nachos</a></strong></p>
ASHTON EPPS SWANK Ashton Epps Swank<p>Popcorn is the perfect canvas for buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="/841264/communitytable/buffalo-ranch-popcorn/" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Ranch Popcorn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Ranch Popcorn</a></strong></p>
ASHTON EPPS SWANK Ashton Epps Swank

Popcorn is the perfect canvas for buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.

Get the recipe: Buffalo Ranch Popcorn

Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom<p>Make the most of your leftover buffalo chicken with this buffalo chicken pizza.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2014/02/buffalo-chicken-pizza-recipe.html" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Pizza</a></strong></p>
The Frugal Foodie Mama<p>This best flavors of the Super Bowl fuse together in this flavorful dip. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.thefrugalfoodiemama.com/2014/01/buffalo-parmesan-hummus.html" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Parmesan Hummus;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Parmesan Hummus</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/842974/jennybullistron/25-recipes-using-buffalo-sauce-that-arent-wings/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:30 Best Buffalo Sauce Recipes That Aren't Wings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">30 Best Buffalo Sauce Recipes That Aren't Wings</a></strong></p>
Blackberry Babe<p>A spicy, creamy chicken mixture is spread across large, soft tortillas. But you can swap in crusty bread, Hawaiian rolls, or any carb of your choosing. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://blackberrybabe.com/2016/01/12/buffalo-chicken-tortilla-pinwheels/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels</a></strong></p>
From Valerie's Kitchen<p>These incredibly flavorful little flatbread pizzas are ready, from start to finish, in 20 minutes.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.fromvalerieskitchen.com/2014/10/buffalo-chicken-flatbread-pizza/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza</a></strong></p>
Eat It and Say Yum<p>Add some buffalo chicken to a comfort classic and there's no denying we all need to help ourselves to a second plate, or even a third. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://eatitandsayyum.com/buffalo-chicken-mac-n-cheese/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese</a></strong></p>
The Suburban Soapbox<p>Dipped in hot sauce and wrapped in bacon, these Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Tenders are pure game day bliss.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://thesuburbansoapbox.com/2015/01/28/bacon-wrapped-buffalo-chicken-tenders-blue-cheese-dipping-sauce/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Tenders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Tenders</a></strong></p>
Three Yummy Tummies<p>What's creamy, spicy and incredibly good? This sausage gravy, that's what. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.3yummytummies.com/spicy-turkey-sausage-gravy/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Spicy Turkey Sausage Gravy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Spicy Turkey Sausage Gravy</a></strong></p>
Lemon Tree Dwelling<p>Spicy oven baked hot dogs, topped with ranch dressing, buffalo mayo, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and sliced green onions. These franks are a perfect game day food to feed a crowd!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2014/11/buffalo-hot-dogs.html" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Hot Dogs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Hot Dogs</a></strong></p>
Honey and Birch<p>The best way to serve these spicy buffalo stuffed rolls? With a side of even more buffalo sauce!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.honeyandbirch.com/baked-buffalo-chicken-egg-rolls/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls</a></strong></p>
Home Cooking Memories<p>Your Super Bowl snack spread is incomplete without these bite-size tortilla pinwheels!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://homecookingmemories.com/buffalo-chicken-tortilla-pinwheels/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels</a></strong></p>
With Salt and Wit<p>Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potato Skins with Honey Blue Cheese Sauce are the perfect party food! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://withsaltandwit.com/buffalo-chicken-stuffed-potato-skins/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potato Skins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potato Skins</a></strong></p>
Back to Her Roots<p>A little bit spicy, a lot a bit flavorful, this potato salad has a bit of everything.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backtoherroots.com/2015/06/30/buffalo-blue-cheese-potato-salad/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Salad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Blue Cheese Potato Salad</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/15-essential-super-bowl-food-175013616.html" data-ylk="slk:15 Easy Super Bowl Finger Food Ideas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">15 Easy Super Bowl Finger Food Ideas</a></strong></p>
Julie's Eats and Treats<p>The classic spicy chicken dip packed inside a crispy wonton wrapper!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/skinny-buffalo-chicken-wonton-cups/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Skinny Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups</a></strong></p>
The Wicked Noodle<p>This snack platter of nachos features roasted cauliflower with ranch dressing, fresh corn, shredded chicken and a hearty drizzle of buffalo sauce.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.thewickednoodle.com/buffalo-ranch-roasted-cauliflower-nachos/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buffalo Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Nachos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buffalo Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Nachos</a></strong></p>

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