Elevate your snack game with these irresistible buffalo sauce toasts, complemented by whipped bleu cheese’s smooth and tangy goodness.
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Hey there foodies! Are you ready to elevate your toast game? Get ready for a flavor explosion because we’re about to dive into the world of whipped bleu cheese and buffalo sauce-flavored toasts. This dynamic duo combines the creamy richness of whipped bleu cheese with the tangy heat of buffalo sauce, all piled onto crispy bread slices. Trust me, once you try these mouthwatering bites, you’ll never look at traditional toast the same way again. So buckle up, and let’s embark on this delicious culinary adventure together!
The Perfect Combination: Buffalo Sauce + Bleu Cheese
Like many, I love this classic combo! The spicy yet sweet heat from buffalo sauce pairs really well with the salty, earthy taste of bleu cheese. In this recipe, I whip the bleu cheese together with creamy ricotta to create a spreadable condiment. Bleu cheese dip is traditionally served with buffalo wings to cool your mouth from the peppery heat of the sauce.
Buffalo sauce is usually intended for fried or baked chicken wings, but here, it becomes the firey flavor that takes basic toast up a level. The sauce combines cayenne-pepper-based hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder. I use garlic powder instead of minced garlic to ensure it’s mixed into every bite of the toast. Sometimes, garlic sinks to the bottom of the sauce, and getting it spread evenly on the toast becomes an extra task.
You can use buffalo sauce in a variety of dishes! For example, I use a truffle-flavored buffalo sauce in my Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Roll-Ups. It’s perfect for your next football party or social gathering!
What is the story behind Buffalo Sauce?
According to most resources, this classic sauce that dresses Buffalo Wings was created by bar owners Teresa and Frank Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar in, yep, you guessed it, Buffalo, New York. There are others who claim to have invented the dish, however.
In the late 1960’s popularity of buffalo wings rose quickly in restaurants and food producers worldwide. In 1977, the mayor of Buffalo, NY, proclaimed July 2, 1977, as “Chicken Wing Day” in honor of the famous dish. Today, buffalo wings remain a popular menu item for sports events, bars, festivals, and parties.
Is it Bleu Cheese or Blue Cheese?
It’s both 💁🏾♀️. Either spelling is correct! ‘Bleu’ is French for ‘blue’; you’ll see this variety of cheese with either spelling.
Blue cheese comes in a variety of textures and varieties around the world. The type I use for this recipe is a crumbled variety found in most American grocery stores, but it still includes the distinct marbled bluish mold (Penicillium) that blue cheese is known for.
Buffalo Sauce Toasts with Whipped Bleu Cheese Recipe
Mise En Place (what to prep)
For the Whipped Bleu Cheese
- Crumbled Bleu Cheese
- Ricotta Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
For the Buffalo Sauce Toast
- Italian Bread Loaf – 4 or 5 slices
- Unsalted Butter – melted
- Hot Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Honey
Garnish
- Red Onion – thinly sliced
- Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Recipe Steps
- Prepare Whipped Bleu Cheese Spread
- Mix the ricotta and 1/2 of your blue cheese crumbles (you’ll save the rest for garnish) for about 30 seconds in a food processor or blender. Add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and blend for 20-30 seconds until the spread is smooth and creamy.
- Set whipped bleu cheese spread aside while you prepare your toast.
- Make toast
- Whisk together the melted butter, hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl to make a buffalo sauce.
- Coat each piece of bread evenly with buffalo sauce.
- Toast bread under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Top toast and serve
- Spread a generous amount of whipped bleu cheese onto each toast.
- Garnish with additional bleu cheese crumbles and sliced red onion, and serve.
All in All
All in all, buffalo sauce toasts with whipped blue cheese are a delightful and irresistible treat that will leave you craving more. Each mouthwatering bite combines the tangy heat of buffalo sauce with the creamy richness of whipped blue cheese, creating a fun and flavorful snack. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious snack, these toasts are sure to impress your taste buds and have everyone reaching for seconds. So don’t wait any longer – whip up a batch of these delectable toasts!
Buffalo Sauce Toast with Whipped Bleu Cheese Spread
Ingredients
FOR THE WHIPPED BLEU CHEESE SPREAD
- 5 oz Crumbled Bleu Cheese divided
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
FOR THE BUFFALO SAUCE TOAST
- 4 – 6 slices Italian Bread Slices
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce cayenne pepper based
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Honey
GARNISH
- 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Instructions
Make Whipped Bleu Cheese Spread
- Mix the ricotta and 1/2 of your blue cheese crumbles (you’ll save the rest for garnish) for about 30 seconds in a food processor or blender. Add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and blend for 20-30 seconds until the spread is smooth and creamy.
- Set whipped bleu cheese spread aside while you prepare your toast.
Make buffalo sauce and toast
- Whisk together the melted butter, hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl to make a buffalo sauce.
- Coat each piece of bread evenly with buffalo sauce.
- Toast bread under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Remove and let cool slightly.
Garnish Toasts and Serve
- Spread a generous amount of whipped bleu cheese onto each slice of toasted bread.
- Garnish toasts with additional bleu cheese crumbles and sliced red onion, and serve.
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