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Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 4-6 hours
  • Yield: Approximately 6-8 servings 1x

Description

These Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Meatballs combine frozen homestyle meatballs with bold buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning for an easy, flavorful appetizer or meal. Slow-cooked in a crock pot, the meatballs become tender and perfectly infused with spicy, tangy flavors. Served with optional green onions and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, this recipe is perfect for game day, parties, or a casual weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Meatballs and Sauce

  • 32 ounce bag frozen homestyle meatballs
  • 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
  • 2 cups Frank’s Red Hot buffalo wing sauce

Optional Toppings and Serving

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatballs: Place the entire 32-ounce bag of frozen homestyle meatballs into the crock pot, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
  2. Add Seasoning and Sauce: Sprinkle the 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning evenly over the meatballs, then pour 2 cups of Frank’s Red Hot buffalo wing sauce on top.
  3. Combine: Use a spoon to gently stir the meatballs, ranch seasoning, and buffalo sauce together until the meatballs are well coated.
  4. Cook: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. After cooking, you can keep the crock pot on the warm setting for up to 3 additional hours to keep the meatballs hot and ready to serve.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle sliced green onions over the meatballs and serve alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping to enhance the flavor.

Notes

  • Using frozen homestyle meatballs saves time and keeps the texture tender after slow cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce to taste depending on your spice preference.
  • Ranch seasoning packet can usually be found in the salad dressing or seasoning aisle at most grocery stores.
  • For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to let some liquid evaporate.
  • These meatballs can be prepared a day ahead and reheated in the crock pot on low.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2-4 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Buffalo meatballs, crock pot meatballs, buffalo ranch meatballs, party appetizer, slow cooker recipes, easy buffalo chicken appetizer

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