Transform your leftover turkey into something everyone will actually get excited about with this smoked buffalo turkey dip. This creamy, spicy appetizer takes all the flavors you love from buffalo chicken dip and gives them a turkey twist that’s perfect for using up holiday leftovers.
Ready in just 20-30 minutes, this dip works whether you use your smoker or oven, making it flexible for any cooking situation. Serve it with crackers, celery sticks, or crusty bread for an appetizer that disappears fast at parties, game day gatherings, or casual get-togethers.
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Easy Buffalo Turkey Dip
This smoked appetizer is ideal for holiday parties, football gatherings, potluck dinners, or any time you want a crowd-pleasing dip that’s different from the usual offerings. The Traeger recipe works perfectly for adding that extra smoky flavor, but oven instructions are included for convenience.
The creamy base combines cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and seasonings with shredded turkey for a dip that’s rich, tangy, and just spicy enough. You can adjust the heat level to your preference and serve it with everything from tortilla chips to fresh vegetables. Make extra because this appetizer has a way of disappearing quickly.
What You’ll Need
- Leftover smoked turkey, shredded
- Light cream cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder
- Celery salt
- Kosher salt
- Coarse black pepper
- Spring onion
How to Make Buffalo Turkey Dip
Step 1: Prepare the Dip
Mix the ingredients in a medium bowl—reserve 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. For best results, use softened cream cheese.
Step 2: Heat the Dip
Put the mixture into a cast-iron pan. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Smoke at 350°F for about 30 minutes. The dip will be ready when it becomes golden brown and bubbling.
How to Cook in Oven: You can also use the oven for this dish, place it in an oven at 375°F uncovered for 25 minutes.
Step 3: Serve the Dip
Let the dip cool off a little bit. Garnish with sliced spring onion. Serve with corn chips or celery sticks.
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerate the turkey dip for up to 3 days. Make sure it is in an airtight container. You can freeze it for even longer if you wish to do so.
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What to Serve With Turkey Dip
Turkey dip is a great appetizer to go with popular main dishes. It also works well with many side dishes.
Grilled Cornbread – A slightly sweet, smoky cornbread would balance out the spice of the buffalo dip.
Smoked Cheesy Potatoes – Creamy, cheesy sides are a classic match for buffalo flavors.
Grilled Broccoli – Adds a bit of green and a smoky crunch to balance the creamy dip.
Smoked Garlic Bread – Perfect for dipping into the buffalo dip.
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole – Creamy and hearty, this is a comforting side that balances the heat.
Smoked Turkey Dip
Equipment
- 1 smoker or oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover smoked turkey shredded
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ¼ spring onion
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. For best results, use softened cream cheese.
- Put mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Smoke at 350°F for about 30 minutes. The dip will be ready when it becomes golden brown.
- Let the dip cool off a little bit. Garnish with sliced spring onion. Serve with corn chips or celery sticks.
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Charlie
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
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