Spicy and savory stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs

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Spicy and savory stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 19, 2024

If you're a fan of the classic buffalo chicken flavor, these stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs are a must-try! Tender and juicy chicken meatballs are filled with gooey cheese and coated in a tangy buffalo sauce for a tasty appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, hot sauce, blue cheese dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the chicken mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Take a small piece of cheddar cheese and press it into the center of each meatball, making sure it's completely covered by the chicken mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, heat up some additional hot sauce and blue cheese dressing in a saucepan for dipping.
  7. Serve the stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs hot with the buffalo blue cheese dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Buffalo chicken originated in Buffalo, New York, hence the name.
  • Blue cheese dressing is a classic accompaniment to buffalo chicken dishes.