Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

Kelley Simmons
January 16, 2025
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These Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs are the perfect combination of savory and spicy, with a creamy blue cheese surprise hidden inside each bite! Baked to perfection and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, these meatballs are a deliciously satisfying appetizer or main dish.

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A top down view of buffalo meatballs topped with celery and blue cheese crumbles in a white serving bowl.

before you get started / kelley’s tips

Don’t over-mix the meatball mixture. Gently combine the ingredients to keep the meatballs tender and juicy.
Use damp hands to shape the meatballs. This will help prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands and make rolling them a lot easier.
Be generous with the blue cheese filling. Stuff each meatball with enough blue cheese crumbles to ensure a deliciously gooey center.
Toss the meatballs in the buffalo sauce while they’re still hot. This helps the sauce stick better and gives them that perfect burst of flavor.

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ingredients needed

Ground Chicken: A leaner alternative to beef or pork. Chicken keeps the meatballs light and tender, but still gives them plenty of flavor.
Egg: The crucial ingredient for binding the meatball meat together so they don’t fall apart.
Panko Breadcrumbs: Provides a light, crispy texture, helping to hold the meatballs together without making them too dense.
Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty, nutty flavor and a bit of richness.
Worcestershire Sauce: A secret ingredient that brings a tangy, umami boost, elevating the overall flavor.
Whole Milk: Keeps the meatballs moist and tender so they stay juicy when you eat them!
Blue Cheese Crumbles: The star of the dish! Blue cheese adds a bold, tangy flavor and an ooey gooey cheesy texture in the middle of each meatball. Simply irresistible!
Buffalo Sauce: A zesty, spicy sauce that perfectly complements the richness of the blue cheese and gives the meatballs a fiery kick.
Unsalted Butter: Added to the buffalo sauce to give it a smooth, silky texture and a richer flavor without being too greasy.

how to make blue cheese stuffed meatballs

Make the Meatball Mixture: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, breadcrumbs, cheese, Worcestershire sauce and milk. Mix just until combine, don’t over-mix.

Ingredients for blue cheese meatballs in a white mixing bowl.

Portion into Meatballs: I got about 22-24 meatballs. I find just using your hands works best. You can even dampen your hands to make them easier to roll. Stuff a couple of blue cheese crumbles into the middle of each meatball. Pinch some of the meatball around the cheese to cover it up and reroll them.

A cookie scoop scooping the meatball mixture out of a white mixing bowl.

Bake Meatballs: Transfer the meatballs to the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they reach an internal temp of 165 F degrees.

Baked blue cheese meatballs on a baking sheet.

Prepare the Sauce: While the meatballs are cooking prepare the sauce. Add buffalo sauce to a medium saucepan and bring to a light simmer. Remove from the heat and add in the cold butter, whisking until it’s melted.

Toss Meatballs with Sauce: When the meatballs are done cooking toss them in the buffalo sauce.
Serve: Serve with chopped up celery and blue cheese crumbles for garnish and enjoy!

Blue cheese meatballs covered with buffalo sauce in a white serving bowl with a gold spoon.

serving suggestions

These Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs are perfect for serving for a variety of occasions! Enjoy them as an appetizer with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. For a heartier meal, pair them with roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or crispy fries. You could also serve them alongside a creamy coleslaw or tangy pickles to balance out the heat of the buffalo sauce.