Best 3 Vegetarian Buffalo Meatballs With Blue Cheese Dip Recipes

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Buffalo meatballs are a classic appetizer that is often made with ground beef. However, it is possible to make a delicious vegetarian version of this dish by using plant-based ingredients. These vegetarian buffalo meatballs are made with a combination of lentils, beans, and vegetables, and they are served with a creamy blue cheese dip.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETARIAN BUFFALO "MEATBALLS" WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP



Vegetarian Buffalo

Forget about hot wings! These spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a delicious meatless version of your favorite buffalo-and-blue cheese party snack.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     No Meat, No Problem     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Bean     Meatball     Mushroom     Hot Pepper     Blue Cheese     snack     Hors D'Oeuvre     Appetizer

Yield Makes 33

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained
4 ounces button mushrooms
1 large egg
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce, preferably Frank's
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Pulse garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add celery, beans, and mushrooms and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, panko, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of bean mixture into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast veggie balls, turning halfway through, until firm and cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook butter, hot sauce, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir until smooth; set aside.
  • Whisk sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, pepper, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chives, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Top with remaining 1 tsp. chives.
  • Transfer veggie balls to a large bowl. Toss with hot sauce mixture and serve with blue cheese dip alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Veggie balls can be formed, not cooked, 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

VEGETARIAN BUFFALO DIP



Vegetarian Buffalo Dip image

A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. -Amanda Silvers, Old Fort, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
Optional: Sliced green onions and tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Combine sour cream, cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the next 4 ingredients. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high for 1-1/2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with green onion and serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BLUE CHEESE AND BEEF MEATBALLS



Blue Cheese and Beef Meatballs image

Juicy meatballs with tasty bursts of blue cheese and onion. My own recipe, and my husband absolutely loves them.Good enough to eat alone. I personally think they would also be good in hoagie sandwiches.

Provided by sandra

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 eggs
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
½ cup diced onion
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
  • Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, blue cheese, onion, pepper, and salt together in a bowl; shape into 22 meatballs and arrange onto prepared pan.
  • Bake meatballs until they are very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 147.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 404 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust on your meatballs, make sure the oil is hot before adding them to the pan. You should hear a sizzle when you drop them in.
  • If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or tortilla chips instead.
  • To make sure your meatballs are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a spicy buffalo sauce, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mixture.
  • To make your blue cheese dip extra creamy, use a high-quality blue cheese and let it come to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have blue cheese, you can use ranch dressing or sour cream instead.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as blue cheese, ranch, or marinara.

Conclusion:

These vegetarian buffalo meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying vegetarian meal, give these buffalo meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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