Cheese Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These cheese-stuffed Buffalo chicken meatballs are a favorite game day snack. They are low carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free and taste great.

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These cheese stuffed buffalo chicken meatballs are some of my personal favorite meatballs. Great for football games, super delicious, and perfect for people that are low carb, keto, or gluten free!

Once again my friends, football season is here and honestly, this is how I feel about it. As diehard Seahawks fans, some of us are feeling a bit out of place with all the huge changes to the team this year. It feels a bit off, maybe even wrong.

But, one thing I will always get on board with is the football food!
When my team is playing poorly, at least I get to indulge in some delicious food, right?

Buffalo is a classic for game day, and in the past, I’ve made some real carb bombs. But just because you’re low carb doesn’t mean you can’t have the good stuff!

IS BUFFALO CHICKEN KETO?

With the battered and fried wings or tenders, well then no, absolutely not.  
There are no-nos everywhere in that scenario, from the carbs in the batter to the type of oil it is fried in.  

But with a few adjustments, Buffalo Chicken can be a great addition to any low carb or keto game day menu.  

Using ground pork rinds instead of using breadcrumbs in the meatballs is a carb saving hack.  

I know some of you might think, “pork rinds? WTF Christina?” but I can tell you that ground pork rinds are a game changer. They have 0 carbs while regular breadcrumbs have 21 net carbs per 1/2 cup.  

I can guarantee that while you may not be a fan of pork rinds, it won’t alter the taste of the meatballs at all. They serve the purpose of being a breadcrumb substitute, holding the meatballs together.  

Using something like almond flour will also work, but it will increase carb content, so that’s just something to keep in mind.  

And just a heads up, I used to not like pork rinds at all before going low carb.

Then you want to ensure that the Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing (if you use it) is keto friendly. There are so many ways those carbs can sneak in.
I’ve made versions of both and made a promise to get them on the blog soon!

I use a tiny bit of carrot in this recipe to get that Buffalo “feel” but if you are strict keto, you can go ahead and omit it.

So, with the changes I made, each meatball is less than 1 net carb!

How can you go wrong with that??

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE CHEESE STUFFED BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Full measurements and step-by-step instructions are available on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

INGREDIENTS

• Ground chicken
• Egg
• Carrot
• Garlic
• Spicy pork rinds
• Pink sea salt
• Onion powder
• Cream cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Bacon
• Celery salt
• Keto Buffalo wing sauce
• Blue cheese crumbles

• Fresh cracked black pepper

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STUFFED BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

STEP 1: Mix the ground chicken, egg, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

STEP 2: Mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

STEP 3: Roll the chicken mixture into 20 balls, 1 tablespoon at a time, flatten them, and place 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture into the centers of the chicken patties, wrapping them around the filling, and placing them on a baking sheet.

STEP 4: Bake in a preheated oven to 400F until cooked and lightly golden brown, about 20 mins.

STEP 5: Toss the meatballs in the buffalo hot sauce and top them with the blue cheese crumbles.

FAQS ABOUT CHEESE STUFFED BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Can these Cheese Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs be prepared in advance?

Absolutely! Those Cheese Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs can be assembled, but leave the baking, and stored in the fridge for 2 days in an airtight container, or even frozen for 3 months.  

Can I skip the blue cheese, and what other cheese can I use instead?

I have used gorgonzola, which is a milder cheese, but if you truly dislike blue cheese, but want to add a tangy bite to the meatballs, you can try feta crumbles.  

How do I store leftover Cheese Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs?

All leftover Cheese Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatballs should be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

THOUGHTS ABOUT CHEESE STUFFED BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Buffalo chicken wings are my husband’s obsession. To justify this passion, he’ll even throw a few wings on the grill or in the air fryer, coat the wings in Buffalo sauce, dip them in ranch, and eat them for hours on end.

Me? Well, I have a thing for foods that are in bite-sized portions and are a little less messy.

These meatballs can be a bit messy to make, but they’re perfect to eat. And really, who wants to get messy while sitting in the living room watching the game?