Spicy Buffalo Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
Spicy Buffalo Bites Cottage Cheese is a flavorful and protein-packed appetizer featuring tender shredded chicken and creamy cottage cheese, mixed with classic buffalo hot sauce and baked to golden perfection. These bites are gluten-free, low-carb, and perfect for a snack or party appetizer, served best with a cooling ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cooked chicken
- ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional Serving
- Greek yogurt ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the buffalo bites evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cooked chicken, hot sauce, almond flour, egg, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and uniform.
- Form Bites: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. Aim for consistent size to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick liner and place the formed bites on it, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and firmly set, indicating they have cooked through properly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bites cool slightly before serving warm. Pair them with Greek yogurt ranch dressing for a creamy, cooling dip that balances the spicy flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to shred the chicken finely for better texture and binding.
- Adjust the hot sauce amount depending on your spice tolerance.
- Almond flour helps keep these bites gluten-free and low-carb; do not substitute with regular flour if following gluten-free.
- These bites can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best flavor and texture experience.
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