Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf For Two : A Comfort Food Favorite
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Buffalo chicken meatloaf for two is a tasty twist on a classic comfort food. It’s the perfect combination of the bold flavors of spicy wings with the hearty goodness of meatloaf. Each bite is packed with the tangy spice of hot sauce and creamy blue cheese.
Updated January 2026 with improved steps and helpful tips.
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How to make this easy buffalo chicken meatloaf recipe
- Prepare: Dice the celery, melt and mix the butter with hot sauce. Preheat the oven to 375°F .
- Mix: Combine the chicken, celery, breadcrumbs, a splash of hot sauce, and blue cheese.
- Shape: Use your hands to form the mixture into a small loaf and place it into an oven-shaped dish or a small loaf pan. Brush the meatloaf generously with the butter and hot sauce mixture.
- Bake: Place the meatloaf into a preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Helpful Tips
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- Always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s fully cooked to 165 degrees f.
- This is a recipe for two, for a larger portion, use the recipe scale button in the recipe card to double the recipe.
Serving suggestions
This dish pairs well with so many sides. Try it with:
- Veggies: roasted broccoli or green beans,
- Potatoes: mashed potatoes or baked potato.
- A light side: celery and carrot sticks with blue cheese dressing.
Leftover tips
Even though this is a small batch recipe, if you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheat leftover meatloaf in the oven at 350°F until warm. Leftover slices also work great in sandwiches and salads.
For longer storage, freeze room-temperature cooked meatloaf in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Slice the meatloaf before freezing and place in a reusable bag for individual serving sizes.
Recipe variations
Give your meatloaf a delicious twist with these creative suggestions!
- Meat – Use ground turkey, ground beef or ground pork instead of chicken.
- Add veggies – Mix in some diced bell peppers or shredded carrots for sweetness and extra nutrients.
- Cheese – Try cheddar or mozzarella instead of blue cheese.
- Spice it up – Add cayenne if you want even more heat.
- Mild – Use less hot sauce and mix in a little barbecue sauce or honey for a sweeter version.
- Gluten-free – Use gluten-free breadcrumbs as a substitute.
If you love buffalo flavors, try these!
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
- Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
- Buffalo Chicken Potato Nachos
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can swap in ground turkey (or other ground meats), but the flavor will change. Ground chicken is mild which fits the hot suace and blue cheese.
Yes, assemble it and refrigerate it up to 24 hours. Before baking, let it sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through. Slices also work well in sandwiches and salads.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/4 cup celery diced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs unseasoned
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare: melt 3 tablespoons butter and combine it with the hot sauce. Dice the celery and crumble the blue cheese. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
- Add 1/4 cup celery, 1/2 pound ground chicken, 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and half ( 1 1/2 tablespoons) of the hot sauce butter mixture and combine well.
- Form the mixture in the bowl into the shape of a small loaf. Use a pastry brush to cover the meatloaf with the remaining sauce mixture.
- Place the meatloaf into a preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees f.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
