Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Blue Cheese Dip: A Party Favorite

AuthorFatimaDifficultyIntermediate

Get ready to wow your guests with these mouth-watering Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls, accompanied by a homemade Blue Cheese Dip. Ideal for game days, parties, or as a fun appetizer, these cheese balls are a delightful blend of spicy, cheesy goodness. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time, making this recipe both convenient and delicious.

Yields20 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken
 ¼ cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 1 ¾ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
 ½ cup thinly sliced green onions, including green tops
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 3 eggs, lightly beaten
 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
 Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Blue Cheese Dip:
 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
 ½ cup packed blue cheese, crumbled
 ½ tsp hot sauce
 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ lemon, juiced
 1 tsp minced garlic
1

Shred the rotisserie chicken into small pieces and mix with hot sauce and black pepper.

2

Combine the chicken mixture with cheddar cheese and green onions.

3

Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.

4

Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).

6

Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

7

For the dip, mix mayonnaise, blue cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon juice, and garlic. Refrigerate until serving.

Tips:

  • Adjust the hot sauce in the cheese balls and dip according to your spice preference.
  • Make the blue cheese dip ahead of time and refrigerate to enhance the flavors.
  • These cheese balls can be frozen before frying. Thaw and fry when ready to serve.

Enjoy these Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Blue Cheese Dip, a surefire hit for any gathering that promises a burst of flavors in every bite!

Ingredients

 1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken
 ¼ cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 1 ¾ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
 ½ cup thinly sliced green onions, including green tops
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 3 eggs, lightly beaten
 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
 Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Blue Cheese Dip:
 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
 ½ cup packed blue cheese, crumbled
 ½ tsp hot sauce
 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 ½ tsp salt
 ½ lemon, juiced
 1 tsp minced garlic

Directions

1

Shred the rotisserie chicken into small pieces and mix with hot sauce and black pepper.

2

Combine the chicken mixture with cheddar cheese and green onions.

3

Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.

4

Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).

6

Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

7

For the dip, mix mayonnaise, blue cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon juice, and garlic. Refrigerate until serving.

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls with Blue Cheese Dip: A Party Favorite