Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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These Buffalo meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and super easy to make. Perfect for watching the game – no matter which team you’re cheering on!

I love chicken wings just as much as the next person. But as you probably guessed, the authentic way to make buffalo wings has always been to deep fry them. Today's recipe, is slightly different than your traditional version.

These Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are loaded with flavor, an extra dose of protein, and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Tender in the middle and perfectly crispy on the outside, it will be hard to keep your hands off of them.

The best thing about homemade buffalo meatballs is that you can control everything yourself. More spice, more sauce, extra crispiness…however you and your family like them!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 1 pound ground chicken
• ½ cup cottage cheese, blended
• 1 egg
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce such as Frank's (+ additional for drizzle)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• dash of salt & black pepper
• Optional garnish: fresh parsley

HOW DO I MAKE COTTAGE CHEESE BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Then form the mixture into small balls.

Place the meatballs on a prepared baking sheet. I prefer to use a wire rack to help the meatballs crisp up a little more evenly.

Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until they golden brown and cooked to 165°F internally.

Carefully remove the meatballs from the oven and place them into a large bowl. Drizzle with additional Buffalo sauce and toss.

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Looking for more buffalo inspired recipes? Check out these favorites below:

• Buffalo Rotisserie Chicken Bowl
• Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wrap
• Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Grilled Buffalo Wings
• Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These Buffalo meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and super easy to make. Perfect for watching the game – no matter which team you’re cheering on!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• ½ cup cottage cheese, blended
• 1 egg
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce such as Frank's (+ additional for drizzle)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• dash of salt & black pepper
• Optional garnish: fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Then form the mixture into small balls. Place the meatballs on a prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until they golden brown and cooked to 165°F internally.
4. Carefully remove the meatballs from the oven and place them into a large bowl. Drizzle with additional Buffalo sauce and toss.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing.