Prepare the cheese bases

• Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
• Divide the shredded cheese in half and place one half into the muffin tins.

Bake the cheese bases

• Bake the cheese in the muffin tins until melted and set.
• Let them cool slightly.

Make the buffalo chicken filling

• In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, hot sauce and ranch.
• Mix well until fully combined.

Fill the tins

• Spoon the mixture into each muffin tin.
• Press it down with the back of a spoon.
• Top each one with the remaining shredded cheese.

Bake again

• Return the tins to the oven and bake until golden and bubbling.

Blot and serve

• Blot the bites with paper towel to remove excess grease.
• Serve dipped in ranch or hot sauce.