Description
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Dip offer a perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors. These juicy chicken meatballs tossed in zesty buffalo sauce paired with a cool and tangy bleu cheese dip make an irresistible appetizer or game day snack that’s quick and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (hot sauce and melted butter mix)
For the Bleu Cheese Dip
- 1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined to keep meatballs juicy and tender.
- Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Meatballs: Place meatballs in a greased baking dish or on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: While still hot, transfer meatballs to a large bowl and toss with warm buffalo sauce until evenly coated and glossy.
- Make the Bleu Cheese Dip: In a separate bowl, mix bleu cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency as needed.
- Serve: Arrange the buffalo chicken meatballs on a platter alongside the bleu cheese dip, ready for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender and avoid a dense texture.
- Make sure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking and to prevent drying out.
- Warm the buffalo sauce before tossing the meatballs to enhance flavor absorption.
- Taste and adjust the bleu cheese dip with additional lemon juice or sour cream for your desired tanginess.
- Use parchment paper when baking to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken meatballs, bleu cheese dip, game day snacks, spicy appetizers, easy meatball recipe