Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound lean ground chicken
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large egg
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½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
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¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup Buffalo sauce
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and ranch seasoning. Mix thoroughly with a fork until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Using a cookie portion scoop or your hands, portion the mixture into equal-sized balls.
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Press a small cube of blue cheese into the center of each meatball. Fold the mixture around the cheese and press together, ensuring the cheese is completely covered. Roll into a ball shape.
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Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 74°C/165°F).
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Transfer the cooked meatballs to a slow cooker. Add butter and buffalo wing sauce. Heat on high setting for about 20 minutes until hot, then reduce to warm setting while serving.
# Notes:
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Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or omitted for those who don't enjoy strong cheese flavors.