When you are putting together freezer meals you can’t forget to include one or two for football games! Having great food while cheering your favorite team onto victory is a must have, and these Buffalo Chicken meatballs definitely qualify as GREAT food. Part of my 10 Slow Cooker Freezer Meals series– these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are easy, tasty, and make a appetizer on the game day buffet table or they make a great weeknight meal too if you add a couple side dishes. Put your favorite football food flavors together in a new healthier way and keep your crowd happy with a new twist on a favorite finger food.
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 oz. package Blue Cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 T. buffalo sauce
- 2 T. brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- Label gallon bag with name, date, and cooking directions before filling.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed, get your hands in there and really mix it all up thoroughly. Add a bit more breadcrumbs if needed to help it stick together.
- Roll into balls approximately 1” -1 ½”.
- Place on a baking sheet and freeze until very firm.
- Remove from baking sheet and place in gallon bag.
- If you put meatballs directly in bag to freeze without first freezing them separate the will mash together in the bag and not be nice for serving.
- Thaw meatballs.
- Coat crockpot generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place meatballs at bottom of crockpot in a single layer.
- Cook on low for about 2 hours.
- Serve additional buffalo sauce, ranch, and bleu cheese for dipping.
- Don’t forget to add a side of carrots and celery for snacking on too!
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