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Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup additional hot sauce
- 4 slices of provolone cheese

Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, hot sauce, blue cheese crumbles, celery, onion, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Form mixture into 12 meatballs and place on a baking sheet.

4. Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

5. While the meatballs are cooking, mix together ranch dressing and additional hot sauce in a small bowl.

6. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs to the skillet and pour the hot sauce mixture over them. Stir until the meatballs are coated in the sauce.

7. Cut hoagie rolls in half and place a slice of provolone cheese on one side of each roll.

8. Place meatballs on top of the cheese and top with the other half of the hoagie roll.

9. Serve hot and enjoy!


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 540
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 36g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground chicken.
- Panko breadcrumbs can be substituted for regular breadcrumbs.
- Bleu cheese dressing can be substituted for blue cheese crumbles.

Variations:
- Add sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Use a different type of cheese, such as cheddar or pepper jack.
- Serve the meatballs on a bed of lettuce instead of in a sandwich.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to mix the meatball mixture thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized meatballs.
- Toast the hoagie rolls before assembling the sandwich for added crunch.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat meatballs in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the sandwich on a wooden cutting board for a rustic look.
- Garnish with chopped celery and blue cheese crumbles.

Garnishes:
- Chopped celery
- Blue cheese crumbles

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of sweet potato fries or a side salad.

Suggested side dishes:
- Sweet potato fries
- Side salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the meatballs are too dry, add a little more hot sauce or a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture.
- If the meatballs are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs to the mixture.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the meatballs to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are fully cooked.

Food history:
- The Buffalo chicken wing was invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York.

Flavor profiles:
- Spicy
- Tangy
- Savory

Serving suggestions:
- Serve with a cold beer or a glass of iced tea.

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Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Savory, Creamy, Cheesy