Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball Recipe (2024)

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Karly Campbell

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This cheese ball recipe uses buffalo chicken to add tons of spicy flavor! It’s great with crackers, celery, and carrots!

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Can we chat for a moment about cheese balls and how they are sorta one of my favorite foods?

Whoever had the idea to roll cheese into a ball and serve it as a snack was sort of brilliant.

In fact, I think I’ll be divorcing my husband and marrying that person instead. We’d be a match made in heaven. Sorry, husband. It was fun while it lasted. Please be sure to empty out your side of the dresser. I’ll need extra cheese storage.

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To be perfectly honest here, I don’t think my husband would leave the house if there was a cheeseball affair going on. You see, the man loves a good cheese ball as much as I do.

Take my peanut butter and chocolate chip cheese ball recipe, for instance. He hogs the thing. Rude.

Of course, he’s sorta a wimp when it comes to spicy food, so this buffalo chicken cheese ball recipe is one that I get to enjoy mostly by myself. He still picks at it, because it’s good. He just can’t handle too much buffalo flavor at once, so I have time to shovel it all in before his mouth cools down enough for the next few bites.

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This recipe is super easy to throw together and it really is a crowd pleaser. I mean, everyone loves buffalo chicken! My buffalo chicken pizza recipe, buffalo chicken mac and cheese, and buffalo chicken salad are always a hit too!

Are you a buffalo lover? And if you are, do you prefer ranch or blue cheese? Personally, I’m not a fan of blue cheese – like, at all. So I ranch all of my buffalo chicken recipes up. You can swap in some blue cheese if that’s your thing, though.

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Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball

This cheese ball recipe uses buffalo chicken to add tons of spicy flavor! It's great with crackers, celery, and carrots!

3.69 from 19 votes

Prep2 minutes minutes

Cook3 minutes minutes

Total5 minutes minutes

Serves 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Ranch seasoning powder
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup shredded chicken

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and hot sauce until well combined.

  • Mix in the cheddar cheese and chicken until combined.

  • Tear off a 12 inch piece of plastic wrap and pile the cheese mixture in the center. Bring up the edges of the plastic wrap and shape the cheese mixture into a ball.

  • Refrigerate for two hours. Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap the plastic wrap, and reshape as needed.

  • Serve with crackers, celery, and carrots.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 221kcal (11%)| Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)| Protein: 8g (16%)| Fat: 19g (29%)| Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)| Cholesterol: 68mg (23%)| Sodium: 571mg (25%)| Potassium: 105mg (3%)| Sugar: 1g (1%)| Vitamin A: 715IU (14%)| Vitamin C: 7.5mg (9%)| Calcium: 174mg (17%)| Iron: 0.4mg (2%)

Author: Karly Campbell

Course:Appetizer

Cuisine:American

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  1. Pat Isom says

    DO NOT make this recipe! The recipe calls for one 8 ozs. cream cheese; the video shows two cream cheese. Who knows which. Waste of your time. If they can’t get the ingredients correct, it’s not likely to be very tasty. I wouldn’t go with this recipe at all.

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    • Karly says

      I’m not sure what you’re looking at, but the recipe clearly calls for 16 ounces of cream cheese.

      Reply

    • Donna Carullo says

      Did you take your meds today better watch again!

      Reply

  2. Heather says

    Hi! If I put this in a holiday shaped mold and refrigerate, Will it hold the shape well?

    Thanks!

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    • Karly says

      Yes, I think so.

      Reply

  3. Micheal Ronel says

    Wow! Quick, easy and yummy recipe. I just love it, can’t wait to make it!

    Reply

  4. Susan Harris says

    Way too salty for my taste with that much Ranch seasoning. I will use no more than half of the recommended amount next time. Otherwise, this cheeseball is awesome!

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  5. lynnb says

    I just made this today for easter. I didn’t have any dry ranch dressing so I used ranch dressing. I also put in some chopped celery(1 stalk) a small can of chopped jalapeno and used a can of chopped chicken breast. Because I used ranch dressing, it would not form a ball, so I used it as a dip for crackers. Turned out fantastic, also I put in more hot sauce, because we like it a little more hotter, will definitely do it again, maybe with the dry ranch dressing 🙂

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  6. Lindz says

    Omg looks so good!

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  7. Desiree @ Th e36th Avenue says

    Looks yummy!
    I am pinning 🙂

    Reply

  8. Burl Hadden says

    Mexican hot sauce typically focuses more on flavor than on intense heat. Chipotles are a very popular ingredient of Mexican hot sauce and although the sauces are hot, the individual flavors of the peppers are more pronounced. Vinegar is used sparingly or not at all in Mexico but some sauces are high in vinegar content similar to the American Louisiana-style sauces. Some hot sauces made in Mexico may include using the seeds from the popular achiote plant for coloring or a slight flavor additive. .

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  9. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    Cheeseball for the win. That is all.

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  10. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    We are on the same buffalo chicken train…and I never want to get off! This is such a fun cheese ball flavor. I am totally craving one right now!!!

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FAQs

What are buffalo balls made of? ›

Add ground meat to a big bowl, add in bread crumbs, half of the onions, feta, egg, seasoning, ¼ cup of the buffalo sauce (save the other ¼ cup for tossing the meatballs in). Use your hands to mix everything together evenly and well. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to make 1-1½ inch balls.

How do you thicken a cheese ball? ›

Your cheese ball is too runny: Once you have added all the extras, and it's all mixed in well, if the texture is more salad dressing-like than something you might spread on a bagel, you can tighten it up easily by adding unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, mixing before you add more.

What is ball cheese made of? ›

Cheese balls are traditionally made with two kinds of cheese – cream cheese (or another soft cheese like quark cheese, mascarpone or ricotta) and a grated semi-soft or semi-firm cheese like cheddar, colby cheese, monterey jack cheese, or muenster.

What are fried buffalo balls called? ›

Buffalo, boar or bulls' testicl*s known as criadillas are breaded and fried; In tortilla Sacromonte, a speciality from Granada, lambs' brains and testicl*s are cooked in an omelette.

How big are buffalo balls? ›

The mean`S. D (Range) of length, breadth, thickness and circumference of right testicl* with epididymis of male buffalo below 200 Kg body weight were 8.13±1.36 (6.20-10.10) cm, 3.20±0.77 cm (1.80-4.20), 2.85±0.72cm (1.70-4.0) and 9.62±1.59cm (6.90-13.80) respectively.

How do you firm up a cheese ball? ›

Cover the cheeseball in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow it to firm up. Take it out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften just slightly.

Why is my cheese ball so hard? ›

Why is my cheese ball so hard? You want your cheese ball to be firm enough to hold its shape, but soft enough to allow for easy spreading. To achieve this consistency, the key is making sure your cream cheese is softened before preparing.

What does cornstarch do to cheese? ›

For a cheese dip or sauce, the addition of cornstarch serves a similar function: Starch molecules absorb water and expand, not only thickening the liquid phase of the sauce, but also physically preventing the proteins from binding into long, tangled strands and the fats from separating out and pooling.

How long is a homemade cheese ball good for? ›

Serve the cheese ball immediately or store it in the fridge. Wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. The two layers keeps the cheese ball fresh and helps it keep its shape. Store in the fridge for up to four days.

What are the best crackers for cheese ball? ›

What to Serve with Cheese Ball. That's an important question and I obviously have a strong opinion. Here are some options: Crackers – Ritz Crackers, Wheat Thins, Multi-Grain, Milton's.

What is the ball cheese like mozzarella? ›

This fresh cheese resembles a Fresh Mozzarella ball, but when split open, you will be delighted to discover a rich-tasting soft filling of fresh pieces of Mozzarella soaked in heavy cream. This cheese offers a sweet, milky flavor that gently fills the palate.

What is a cheese ball in American slang? ›

chiefly US, informal. : a person who lacks style or good taste : a cheesy person. The other person of interest is … in his mid-30s, works in New York's fashion industry, and considers his looks a hobby. He's a cheeseball, but a fascinating one.

Is cheese ball good for health? ›

Cheese balls are healthy? Beyond delicious, the cheese balls have a good balance of nutrients, with high-quality carbs and fat, rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. So, we can certainly say it's a healthy and nutritious snack.

How to use up a cheese ball? ›

Turn it into a sauce for pasta.

Consider dinner done by transforming your cheese ball into a creamy sauce for pasta. Just crumble the leftover cheese ball over hot pasta, along with a splash of the water you cooked the pasta in, and toss everything together until it's evenly combined and well-coated.

What are bull balls made of? ›

Rocky Mountain oysters or mountain oysters, or meat balls, also known as prairie oysters in Canada (French: animelles), is a dish made of bull testicl*s. The organs are often deep-fried after being skinned, coated in flour, pepper and salt, and sometimes pounded flat.

Are bull balls healthy? ›

Bull testicl*s, also known as “prairie oysters,” are a nutritious choice packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are low in fat and calories, making them a guilt-free addition to your diet. Bull testicl*s are a rich source of testosterone, iron, and essential amino acids.

What are lamb balls made of? ›

Lamb meatballs are made with a few ingredients ground lamb, red onion, garlic, flat-leaf parsley, mint, egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

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