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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe

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These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Sauce are a spicy, savory appetizer perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Made with ground chicken and a blend of hot sauce and butter, these tender roasted meatballs offer a flavorful kick. Paired with a creamy blue cheese sauce, they deliver the perfect balance of heat and tanginess, making them an irresistible crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 40 meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or any other favorite hot sauce
  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably thigh meat)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ celery stalk, minced
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Blue Cheese Sauce

  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup crumbled Blue Cheese
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • Salt, to taste
  • Vinegar, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Drizzle the vegetable oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish then use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. This will help prevent the meatballs from sticking. Set it aside for now.
  2. Make the buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the butter and hot sauce. Cook over low heat, whisking continuously until the butter melts and fully incorporates with the hot sauce. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes to avoid cooking the chicken prematurely.
  3. Combine meatball ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled hot sauce mixture, ground chicken, egg, minced celery, bread crumbs, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly by hand until well combined and uniform in texture.
  4. Shape the meatballs: Roll the mixture into firm, round balls about ¾-inch in diameter. Arrange them snugly in the prepared baking dish in even rows so that the meatballs touch each other, forming a grid pattern. This ensures even cooking and helps them retain moisture.
  5. Roast the meatballs: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes. The meatballs are done when they are firm to the touch, fully cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F as verified with a meat thermometer.
  6. Rest the meatballs: Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool in the baking dish for about 5 minutes. This resting time allows juices to redistribute for better flavor and texture.
  7. Prepare the blue cheese sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, whole milk, mayonnaise, salt, and a splash of vinegar until completely combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance the tang and creaminess.
  8. Serve: Serve the warm buffalo chicken meatballs with the blue cheese sauce on the side for dipping or drizzled on top. Enjoy as a flavorful appetizer or party snack.

Notes

  • Use ground chicken thigh for juicier meatballs; breast meat tends to be leaner and drier.
  • The hot sauce and butter mixture can be adjusted in quantity and type to control the heat level.
  • Letting the buffalo sauce cool before mixing prevents partially cooking the ground chicken prematurely.
  • To make ahead, prepare and shape the meatballs, then refrigerate until ready to roast.
  • Blue cheese sauce can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
  • Ensure meatballs are uniformly sized for even cooking.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/buffalo-chicken-meatballs-with-blue-cheese-sauce-recipe/