Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These tangy, slightly spicy meatballs come together easily in the slow cooker 

and are great for game day eats.  

There is a big, big game this coming Sunday.

Did you know that?  I have a few friends who never watch a lick of sports, never know what is going on with local teams and don't give a hoot about whose is in first place in the standings.

That's fine.

We bond over other things.  Like our kids, the latest Neflix shows {currently I'm watching Cheer and Virgin River} and what's for dinner.  To each is own, right?

But again, there is a BIG game this Sunday.  It's the Super Bowl!

Even if you aren't interested in the game {by the way it's the Chiefs and 49ers playing} you are probably interested in the snacks.

And commercials.

There is a reason why more pizzas are ordered on Super Bowl Sunday versus any other day in the year.  People like to eat while watching {or not watching} a game!

Some of my favorite appetizers on my blog include: Fiesta Party Dip, Sticky Sweet Bacon Chicken Bites, Dried Beef and Green Onion Bagel Dip, Chunky Avocado Salsa, Smoky Cheesy Chorizo Dip, 5 Minute BLT Frito Dip, Dill Pickle and Bacon Deviled Eggs and Philly Cheesesteak Pinwheels.

These meatballs are SO GOOD.

And dare I say, semi-healthy?  Take a look at the nutritional stats at the bottom of this page.  This batch makes 35 meatballs and each just has 3 carbs, 7 grams of protein and just over 70 calories.  Now, if you go and dip them in a ton of dressing that of course will change the nutritional value, but plain these are pretty darn good!

Plus - for you "I can't handle the heat" readers {I know you're out there....} you can determine how hot you want these to be.  You can eliminate the wing sauce in the meatball mixture if you'd like {really it doesn't add heat, just flavor} but there is always that option.

Make them your own!

Any meal preppers out there?

These are another great high-protein alternative, especially if you work out of the home, stick 5 or 6 in a container to heat up for a quick lunch or snack.  They reheat well and last for days as leftovers.

Another great idea - slice them up and layer them on a homemade buffalo chicken pizza!  That style of pizza is one of my favorites.

Or as subs!  Layer them in a hoagie and toast them in the oven quick topped with some mozzarella cheese.

Or, of course just eat them PLAIN with a toothpick.

Y'all go grab the ingredients for these meatballs so you can be eating them while watching the big game on Sunday!

I cannot wait to hear your thoughts.