Description
This Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf with Blue Cheese combines the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with the creamy richness of blue cheese, creating a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and memorable. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for serving)
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- Optional: additional chopped celery or carrots for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the meatloaf cooks evenly and develops a nice crust.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic mixture with 1 ½ pounds of ground chicken, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 2 large eggs, ½ cup of buffalo wing sauce, ½ cup of crumbled blue cheese, ¼ cup of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Use your hands to mix until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, shaping it gently into a loaf.
- Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. It’s ready when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the top is slightly golden.
- Once done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional buffalo wing sauce drizzled on top, and garnish with chopped celery or carrots if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For the best results, opt for a higher fat content ground chicken (around 10-15%) to ensure tenderness. If you can't find it, ground turkey is a suitable substitute. You can also adjust the spice level by varying the buffalo sauce or experimenting with different herbs and spices.