Buffalo Chicken Meatballs & Bleu Cheese Dip | Ambitious Kitchen

You know I couldn’t make you this epic Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip without sharing the perfect way to use it. I’m still on a holiday appetizer kick and these cute little buffalo chicken meatballs are SO perfect for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and even football Sundays. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been creating all of the fun ways to use buffalo sauce because this one ingredient takes recipes to the next level. Remember my Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese? How about this Vegetarian Three Cheese White Bean Buffalo Dip? You name it, I’m probably going to add buffalo sauce. Making buffalo chicken meatballs was truly a no-brainer. They’re super easy to make with simple ingredients but are juicy, flavorful, and oh-so saucy. I love serving these with fresh carrots and celery (a classic) plus a big drizzle or dunk of that amazing bleu cheese dip. The best part? You can easily make them ahead of time, double them, keep them warm at a party, and so much more. Check out the full post for all of my tips and enjoy! Ingredients in these buffalo chicken meatballs These incredible buffalo chicken meatballs use just a handful of simple ingredients and are easy to customize to your taste preferences. Here’s what you’ll need: Customize your meatballs Here are some simple ingredients swaps I can recommend for these buffalo chicken meatballs: How to make perfect buffalo chicken meatballs Tip for rolling meatballs I like to use my hands to easily combine the meatball mixture and shape them into balls, but you could also use a cookie scoop to help grab the mixture. To prevent the buffalo chicken meatball mixture from sticking to your hands, simply keep a small bowl of water nearby to dip your hands in before forming them. So easy! Can I make them ahead of time? Absolutely! These buffalo chicken meatballs are perfect for prepping ahead for parties and holiday gatherings. Keep them warm (great for parties!) If you want to keep these buffalo chicken meatballs warm, you can simply add the fully cooked meatballs with about ½ cup buffalo sauce to a slow cooker (step 5) and place them on warm so people can serve themselves over a period of time. I love serving with toothpicks! Team bleu cheese or team ranch? I personally LOVE these meatballs dipped in this flavorful Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip, but if you have guests who are team ranch feel free to also serve them with a side of my Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing. Remember to serve with some fresh carrots and celery sticks for a fun appetizer platter! Bonus points if you have some homemade buffalo wings on the side. Storing tips Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. simply reheat in a pan on the stovetop, in your slow cooker on low, or in the microwave. Freezer-friendly buffalo chicken meatballs There are two super easy ways to freeze these buffalo chicken meatballs (if you’d like): Get all of my appetizer recipes here! I hope you love these easy buffalo chicken meatballs! If you make them be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked them. Enjoy, xo! Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 55 minutes Serves 6 Delicious and easy buffalo chicken meatballs served with a creamy bleu cheese dip for the perfect party appetizer! These healthy buffalo chicken meatballs are made with lean ground chicken, simple mix-ins, and your fav buffalo sauce. Options to make them mild or spicy for guests, and easy to double for a larger crowd! Start by making the bleu cheese yogurt dip. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.Preheat the oven: to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the meatballs: in a large bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, buffalo sauce, shredded carrot, diced green onion, garlic and salt and pepper; mix until well combined. Use clean hands to form into 20 meatballs. Place meatballs on the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Tip for forming meatballs: keep a small bowl of water to dip your hands in before forming each meatball. It makes it so much easier! Once meatballs are done, add to a large bowl and gently toss or spoon on ⅓ cup buffalo sauce. Serve immediately and garnish with scallions/cilantro. Feel free to drizzle or dip the meatballs in the bleu cheese yogurt sauce and serve celery and carrot sticks on the side. Recipe Notes If you are serving a larger crowd, I recommend doubling the meatballs and dip. This recipe tends to serve 5-6 people as an appetizer. If you want to keep these warm, you can simply add the fully cooked meatballs with about ½ cup buffalo sauce to a slow cooker (step 5) and place them on warm so people can serve themselves over a period of time. I love serving with toothpicks! Serving size: 3 meatballs with dip Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by: Eat Love Eats