Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
All the yummy flavors of Buffalo chicken mixed into one delicious meatloaf.
Buffalo chicken lovers, do I have a recipe for you!
Not only am I from Buffalo, but I love Buffalo chicken. Honestly I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love it. It’s perfect for a football party or just when the craving hits, which for me happens frequently.
I have been on a meatloaf kick lately. Probably because it is something the twins actually eat. Shocking! Recently when I was making my Turkey Meatloaf I came up with the idea for Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf. This is one tasty meatloaf. There is so much flavor in each bite. Ground chicken mixed with hot sauce, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and a blend of dried spices makes this an easy dish to make any day of the week. Trust me, once you try this you’ll want it on your dinner menu again and again.
Use a cupcake tin for mini meatloaf cups that make the perfect portions. Great to serve for a football party or anytime. Best part, they are done in half the time!
What you need
Ground chicken
Dried bread crumbs
Diced onion
Diced celery
Crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Milk
Hot sauce
Large egg
Dried parsley
Dried dill
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Step one: Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, onion, celery and gorgonzola in a large bowl.
Step two: In a small bowl whisk milk, hot sauce, egg and spices.
Step three: Add liquid to ground chicken mixture and mix until combined.
Step four: Place mixture in greased loaf pan. Brush with addtional hot sauce and bake for one hour or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup celery, diced (about 1 rib)
- 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Pinch of black pepper
Topping
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, celery gorgonzola and onion.
- In a small bowl whisk milk, hot sauce, egg, salt, garlic powder, parsley, dill and pepper.
- Pour wet ingredients into chicken mixture and mix until combined.
- Place mixture in prepared loaf pan and firmly press.
- Brush with remaining hot sauce and bake in preheat oven for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165 degree Fahrenheit.
- Sprinkle with additional gorgonzola cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For mini meatloaf cups, divide mixture in greased cupcake tin. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
More Buffalo chicken favorites
Buffalo Chicken Wing Soup
Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
I love buffalo chicken too! This is a meatloaf I can definitely get behind. What a great idea!
Thanks Alida!
What an amazing meatloaf!
Thanks Kevin!
I’m sure you already knew I’d love this. Brilliant, Jennifer!!
I sure did! 🙂 Thanks Cassie!
This is crazy yummy, I mean who would not love this!!!
Thanks Cathy!
I love your topping of hot sauce and gorgonzola, yum!
I love meat loaf, too. I love all that hot sauce. I love the blue cheese. I love that I’m going to love this!
Love this idea – and the mini version is totally a great way to serve something other than traditional Buffalo wings on game day 🙂
I’m wondering what you serve as sides for this? it sounds UHHHH MAYYYYZINNNNGGGG!
I have served either potato wedges and even mashed potatoes. For a veggie, I serve it with my Buttery Ranch Glazed Carrots which adds a little crunch to the plate. 🙂
You didnt say when ro put the cheese. Only at the end to top it off! Duh
The printable recipe has been updated to indicate when the cheese is to be added.
Did you use, white meat or dark meat for the ground chicken?
Thanks !
Hi Linda, I used Perdue Ground Chicken. Here is a link to the product: http://www.perdue.com/products/details.asp?id=449&title=PERDUE%AE%20Fresh%20Ground%20Chicken Enjoy!
Sweet Mother of Pearl!
Here via Desi’s blog and this is a fan-freaking-tastic idea! Can’t wait to try it fire roasted on my Big Green Egg. Pinning this and making it ASAP.
Made this tonight and it was awesome. The hot sauce/gorgonzola topping was perfect, and the meatloaf itself was juicy, tender, and flavorful. We’ll definitely make this again.
Hi Rachel, So glad to hear you enjoyed this tasty recipe! 🙂
Just made this last night with turkey, very flavorful, great recipe, easy, I think I will have to make this one again, and also try using a muffin tin to make mini ones. Thanks for posting!
I made this using ground turkey and the flavor was good, however it came out pretty mushy. Anyone have any recommendations on how to fix this? I was thinking maybe not enough breadcrumbs?
I have never had this turn out mushy, however I always use ground chicken as the recipe call for. If you use ground turkey you may want to pat it dry with some paper towels beforehand or use more breadcrumbs.
any suggestions for making this Paleo-friendly? My biggest concern is the breadcrumbs. My boyfriend is eating Paleo now, but I love this meatloaf so much I don’t want to give it up!
Hi, I would suggest using almond meal in place of the breadcrumbs and you don’t even need to use as much, maybe half or even less.
Hi,
I love this recipe but I need to make it ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Is that safe?
Thanks!
Hi! Sorry for the delay replying. Yes, you can make this ahead of time and cook the next day. Enjoy!
I just made this. Literally. I just tasted it right out of the oven. I gave everyone a bite while we wait for the rest of our dinner to cook. AMAZING!!! My kids have requested it be put into our regular dinner meal rotation. Thank you for this. I made it exactly as you wrote for it to be made and can’t say enough about it. Delicious!
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This recipe is the bomb…I have played it up to small meatballs and made gravy with red hot sauce for app at at parties….my husband love loves the crunch of celery.,so I add extra…it’s a big yum ..making now., It is also a good protein for my lunch this week at work….so Mama Thyme..what else have your sleeve..so good
I love this recipe but I need to make it ahead and refrigerate overnight. Is that safe?
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Hi. This sounds great but I’m wondering if you could provide the nutritional information for your recipe? My dad loves meatloaf but he has to watch certain things. Thank you.