VEGETARIAN BUFFALO "MEATBALLS" WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP

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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.

Scan S
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're a great addition to any party or potluck.


Points de bases Koko
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Karim Sartaj
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I love the crispy outer layer of these meatballs. They're so flavorful.


Muke Jannete
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These meatballs are so easy to make. I had them on the table in under 30 minutes.


mudaser jutt
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I made these meatballs for my vegan friend and she loved them! She said they were the best vegan meatballs she's ever had.


Zaharah Nakazibwe
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These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Daniel Rivera
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I've never had vegetarian meatballs before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Victor Mendy
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These meatballs are perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then I have them for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Alonzo Morales
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I love that these meatballs are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.


Karen Richards
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These meatballs are so versatile. I've used them in sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. They're always a hit.


Poben Sarkar
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Dance Love
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These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with roasted vegetables and they were perfect.


Basant Cdy
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I love the combination of flavors in these meatballs. The buffalo sauce is perfectly spicy and the blue cheese dip is creamy and tangy.


Ayinde Funmilayo
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These meatballs are so delicious and easy to make. I've already made them twice!


Qudrat Agha
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success! The kids especially loved them.


Chris Salmon
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These vegetarian buffalo meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them, even the meat-eaters.