Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf Cups combine zesty, wing-inspired flavors with the convenience of perfectly portioned muffin-sized meatloaves.
Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf has the spirit of wings night and watching your favorite team.
But, they're easy to eat and can be enjoyed at a moment's notice if you stock your freezer. Yep! They can be frozen before or after you bake them for an impromptu party any time.
I'm a big fan of interesting twists to meatloaf with lots of cheese and goodies, such as Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Icing, Turkey Meatloaf Muffins and Gourmet Meatloaf with Sundried Tomatoes.
We even have vegan version of this recipe! Check out Meatless Meatloaf Muffins with Beans and Buffalo Sauce!
This one has blue cheese, mozzarella cheese, celery, onion, oatmeal and just the right amount of hot buffalo wing sauce. I used gluten-free oats, and ground chicken breast to keep it healthy.
This is definitely not good old fashioned meatloaf that your mama may have served. Yes, there is a place for that...but, this is just not that kind of recipe. 🙂
How to make Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
Thoroughly combine all of the ingredients except for the ground chicken breast in a large bowl. Next add the ground chicken breast and mix. Don't be tempted to overmix which can toughen the meat. Mix just until the mix-ins are fairly evenly distributed and then bake!
Meatloaf freezes beautifully and can be packaged any way that makes sense for your family: full size meatloaf, mini meatloaves, muffin size or even meatballs, like we did for these Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs.
My absolute favorite way to prepare meatloaf is in muffin tins. This size offers maximum flexibility and servings are perfectly portioned. Just pull out what you need. (Not to mention, they are very cute and perfect for on-the-go dinners.)
How, you may ask, did I determine "just the right" amount of hot buffalo wing sauce?! Experimentation. (You can thank my family!)
Be sure to have lots of water on the table if you are daring enough to go with a ½ cup of sauce. You have to know in advance that you are up for the challenge.
On the other hand, a ¼ cup lends just the right amount of heat. If you want just a little bit more kick, brush a little extra on the top or use some of the hot wing sauce to make Roasted Buffalo Chick Peas. It's addictive!
I just defrosted two Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf Cups for my on-the-go dancer! I bet she will have extra spring in her step tonight. 🙂
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Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf Cups
Ingredients
- 1 Egg slightly beaten
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbled
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup celery diced
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce plus more for topping
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add all of the ingredients except for the ground chicken to a large bowl and mix well.
- Add ground chicken and mix until combined.
- Portion about a ¼ cup of mixture into a muffin tin coated with cooking spray. (See other options in notes)
- Brush additional buffalo wing sauce on top if desired.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
What a perfectly healthy kid-friendlly meal idea!
Wendy Jo
YUM! I have friends who will love this for their families! Sharing now!!!
Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen
These sound so delicious!! And anything in muffin form is the cutest 🙂 Pinning!
Dr Barb, nutrition budgeteer
these look yummy. Great idea!
Kalee @ The Crowded Table
This looks so delicious! I love the idea to use buffalo chicken flavors, and the muffin sized servings will make this a hit with my kiddos. 🙂
Ally @OmNomAlly
These look awesome, a great idea and drool-worthy photos 🙂 I love that if you're short on time you can freeze them first to pop in the oven later.
Martha @ A Family Feast
Oh my goodness! These sound fantastic! Love all of the flavors and I love the idea of bring leftovers for lunch the next day - so easy!
Carolyn
These look seriously tasty!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
I love the oatmeal in here!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay)
I seriously either want to bow down to or sucker punch the inventor of Buffalo sauce...My mouth is watering at just the thought of it. You could cover well anything in it and I'd be the one hovering nearby, lol! The cups are fun! And oatmeal?? Wow!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
I'm a buffalo chicken fan in all forms. These meatloaf cups are a fantastic idea and I love their portion controlled sizes.
John
Can't wait to tailgate! So much easier than hauling the grill! GO GATORS!
Marjory
These are perfect for tailgaiting! 🙂
Abigail Raines
I love that these are made in muffin form so they're easily transportable and would be perfect for lunch boxes, too! What a yummy idea!!
Marjory
Thanks for your comment! They travel nicely in a lunch box. We put them in a little plastic container with a lid along with a fork.
Sandi
These are such a cute idea...I am wondering if they freeze well?
Marjory
They freeze beautifully before or after cooking!